湖北省2020年高考英语模拟试题及答案(二)
2020届武汉高级中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案
2020届武汉高级中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe Costa Book Awards consistently pick winners that are both of the moment and subsequently endure. It's our pleasure to confirm this year’s Category Winners.First Novel Award WinnerBook: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineAuthor: Gail HoneymanEleanor is 31 years old; work finishes on a Friday and begins again on a Monday. Between, her only company will be two bottles of vodka and her own solitary, unique wit (机智). It is contentment, of a kind, but an unexpected shared experience suddenly opens the door to possibility. Challenging reader expectations with a living, breathing character, Gail Honeyman’s debut (初次登台、开张)is a funny and moving diamond.Biography Award WinnerBook: In the Days of RainAuthor: Rebecca StottThe Exclusive Brethren were aclosed community who believed the world is ruled by Satan. Into this is born Rebecca. Her father had been an influential Brethren Minister. As her father lay dying, he begged her to help him write the memoir. He wanted to tell the story of their family who for generations had all been members of a fundamentalist Christian sect.Poetry Award WinnerBook: Inside the WaveAuthor: Helen DunmoreTo be alive is to be inside the wave, always travelling until it breaks and is gone. These poems are concerned with the borderline between the living and the dead — the underworld and the human living world – and the acutely intense being of both.Children's Award WinnerBook:The ExplorerAuthor: Katherine Rundell, Hannah HornFour children survive their aircraft plunging into the Amazon jungle, but for Fred and his friends it’s only the beginning of a cruel battle for survival. Brimming with adventure and a real command of character and incident, Rundell has few peers in superb children's fiction.1.What kind of life does Eleanor lead?A.boring and lonely.B.funny and touching.C.exciting and complex.D.ordinary and happy.2.Why did Rebecca Stott writeIn the Days of Rain?A.To introduce beliefs of the Exclusive Brethren.B.To help her father fulfill his last wish.CTo share the life of fundamentalist Christians.D.To pass on her family traditions.3.For a young adventurous soul, which book seems more appealing?A.Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineB.In the Days of RainC.Inside the WaveD.The ExplorerBLast summer, Maria and her mother moved from their house in the countryside to a flat building in Chicago. Maria really liked some things about the city, but she missed her house and yard in the countryside.One day, Maria was in her flat building when she noticed her neighbor, Mrs. Garcia, carrying a gardening tool and a bag of soil. Maria wondered how Mrs. Garcia was able to garden in the city.“My mom used to grow the most delicious vegetables, and I know she misses her garden now that we don’t have a yard,” said Maria.Mrs. Garcia laughed. “I’ll show you,” she said.Maria thought that Mrs. Garcia would take her to the park, but she took her to the roof. When the door opened, Maria was surprised to see rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof.“What a wonderful garden!” said Maria.Mrs. Garcia told Maria that for a long time the roof was just an empty space. Then some of the people in the building asked the owners to turn it into a community garden. The building owners liked the idea because the plants not only helped to keep the air clean, but they also helped to keep the building cooler during warmer weather.“I plant flowers in my own place,” Mrs. Garcia said, “but you would be surprised by how different the plantsare up here. Some people grow vegetables just like your mom. You can do some of the same things in the city as in the countryside. You just have to be creative!”4. Where did Mrs. Garcia take Maria to one day?A. The park.B. The roof.C. The garden in front of her house.D. The countryside.5. Which of the following is NOT the good side of the community garden?A. It made the building stronger.B. It helped keep the air clean.C. It helped keep the building cooler.D. It used the empty space well.6. After Maria visited the garden, she would most probably ask her mom to ________.A. go back to the countrysideB. pick flowers from the gardenC show her around the park D. grow vegetables on the roof7. What is the best title for this passage?A. A Creative LadyB. An Empty RoofC. A Rooftop GardenD. A Special BuildingCIn sportthe sexes are separate. Women and men do not run or swim in the same races. Women are less strong than men.That at least is what people say.Women are called the weaker sex, or, if men want to please them, the fair sex. But boys and girls are taught together at schools and universities. There are women who are famous Prime Ministers, scientists and writers. And women live longer than men. A European woman can expect to live until the age of 74, a man only until he is 68. Are women’s bodies really weaker?The fastest men can run a mile in under 4 minutes. The best women need 4.5 minutes. Women’s time is always slower than men’s, but some facts are a surprise. Some of the fastest women swimmers today are teenage girls. One of them swam 400 meters in 4 minutes 21.2 seconds when she was only 16. The first ‘Tartan’ in film was an Olympic swimmer, Johnny Weissmuller. His fastest 400 meters was 4 minutes 49.1 seconds, which is 37.9 seconds slower than a girl 50 years later! This does not mean that women are catching men up. Conditions are very different now and sport is much more serious. It is so serious that some women athletes are given hormone injections. At the Olympics a doctor has to check whether the women athletes are really women or not. It seems sad that sport has such problems. Life can be very complicated when there are two separate sexes!8. Women are called the weaker sex because _________.A. women do as much as menB. people think women are weaker than menC. sport is easier for men than for womenD. in sport the two sexes are always together9. Which of the following is true?A. Boys and girls study separately everywhere.B Women do not run or swim in races with men.C. Famous Prime Ministers are women.D. Men can expect to live longer than women in Europe.10. The underlined part “That at least is what people say” means people _________.A. say other things, tooB. don’t say this muchC. say this but may not think soD. only think this11. In this passage the author implies that _________.A. womenare weaker than men, but fasterB. women are slower than men, but strongerC. men are not always stronger and faster than womenD. men are faster and stronger than womenDIt’s become an accepted part of keeping up to date with extended family and friends, but if schoolchildren were in their parents’ shoes, the majority wouldn’t share posts of their sons and daughters online. Over 55% said they would not upload news about, or images of, their children to their social media feeds, according to survey of over 16,000 pupils by Votes for Schools.While some were concerned about being embarrassed or the longevity of content which could remain online indefinitely, others expressed concern about their personal data beingcompromised. One of the pupils surveyed said, “Although our parents mean well, sometimes theconsequenceof a post can be disastrous.”In response to thesurvey, children’s mental health charity Place2Be and law firm Mishcon de Reya have produced three films ahead of the Christmas holidays – the best period for parental oversharing.In one video, about safety online, 10-year-old Adavan said, “If you share anything with your family, you know who’s going to see it. But if you share it publicly, there are millions of people who can see your picture.”Joe Hancock, a security lead at Mishcon de Reya, encouraged parents to share wisely. “Simple steps, such as checking your privacy settings and asking others not to share content of your children on their accounts if they have not updated their privacy settings, are a good start. And, as we found out from the children during filming, having their permission is key,” he said.The study marks a shift away from the usual debate about teaching children to use the Internet safely. SandraDavis, head of the law firm’s family department, said, “Children are the experts on the real and immediate impact of sharenting（晒娃）– the full extent of which we cannot know yet. We must ensure we listen to children and take their views into consideration now in order to avoid any unintendedconsequences further down the line.”12.What’s most pupils’ attitude towards sharing posts about children?A. Skeptical.B. Unconcerned.C. Tolerant.D. Unwilling.13.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2?A. Summarize the previous paragraph.B. Provide some advice for parents.C. Predict the consequence of sharing posts.D. Give reasons for the result of the survey.14.What should parents first pay attention to according to Joe Hancock?A. Safety.B. Consequence.C. Wisdom.D. Health.15.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Parents should take children’s opinions into account.B. Parents should teach children to use the Internet safely.C. Children must make sure to listen to their parents.D. Children should avoid unintended consequences of sharenting.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届湖北省黄冈中学高三英语二模试卷及答案
2020届湖北省黄冈中学高三英语二模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhat are you waiting for? A new series of movies shown this year can’t be missed. Have you enjoyed them already?Frozen IIFrozen was the highest grossing (票房) animated film ever. In Frozen II Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Krist left off Arendelle to seek thesource of Elsa’s icy magic. Although the millions of children who loved the first film are older now, they might give it a reception.Last ChristmasA festive romantic comedy, Emilia Clarke stars in Last Christmas as Bridget Jonesy , a shop assistant, whose life in London is a mess, and Henry Golding as the eligible bachelor(黄金单身汉)who tidies it up. The film’s director, Paul Feig, and co-writer, Emma Thompson, promise that the film is worth expecting.A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodTom Hanks stars in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as the only American celebrity(名人) more famous than he is. As the host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for more than 30 years, Fred Rogers is a legend of pre-school children’s television, which appeals to a large audience.Charlie’s AngelsHollywoodaction movies starring women are rare. But have you seen a movie starred, written and directed by women, too? Charlie’s Angels is one of the first. A reboot (翻拍) of the 1970s TV series, not to mention the two films from 2000 and 2003, the new version is directed by Elizabeth Banks. She also plays Bosley, one of the female detectives who are employed by Charles Townsend to go on global adventures.1. Which moviebecame the most popular cartoon film this year?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie’s Angels.2. Which character works on a TV station?A. Krist.B. Emilia Clarke.C. Fred Rogers.D. Bosley.3. Which action movie was directed and starred by a woman?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie’s Angels.BThe headmaster of a primary school showed on television to support her idea that parents should “dress appropriately in daywear” when they drop off and pick up their kids from school.Kate Chisholm, head teacher atSkerneParkAcademyin Darlington, theU.K., sent a letter home asking parents to set a better example for their children.“I have noticed there has been an increasing tendency for parents to drop off and pick up their kids from school while still wearing their pajamas (睡衣),” Chisholm wrote.“Could I please ask that when you are sending your children, you take the time to dress appropriately in daywear that is suitable for the weather conditions?”Kate Chisholm wants parents at her school to dress nicer. She appeared on British television station ITV to further explain her decision, saying she had started noticing the pajama trend had been picked up by “30 or 40” parents at school.Despite her determination to make school a nicer place to be, Chisholm admits that she can't demand that parents dress up-such as Karen Routh, 49, who wore pajamas to drop off her 8-ycar-old daughter Holly, because she was running late and didn't feel well.“I imagine there might be some people who keep up wearing pajamas for the next six months to prove a point,” Chisholm said. “I can't force people to get dressed but I will keep sending letters home in the hope that they decide to put on a pair of jeans.”Wearing pajamas in public has also become a hot issue for some schools and States in theU.S.In 2015, aFloridaschool board member insisted on a dress rule for parents who showed up in the school in sleepwear.4. The headmaster asks parents to pay attention to ______.A. the way they dressB. the relations with teachersC. the way they treat their kidsD. the clothes they buy for their kids5. How does Chisholm try to change this situation?A. Asking kids to set examples.B. Keeping them out of school.C. Sending letters to persuade them.D. Forcing them to change by laws.6. Why did Kate Chisholm appear on ITV?A. She wanted to force Karen to dress properly.B. Parents spent less time on their clothes.C. She wanted to explain her decision about the parents' dress.D. She wanted to tell us more and more parents wear pajamas to school.7. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______.A. strict laws should be passed to stop pajamasB. aFloridaschool will force parents to wear jeansC. people wearing pajamas in public will be punishedD. more and more people are concerned about dressing properly in publicCSix Neanderthals who lived in what is now France were eaten by their fellow Neanderthals some 100,000 years ago, according to fearful evidence of the cannibalistic (食人的) event discovered by scientists in a cave in the 1990s. Now, researchersmay have figured out why the Neanderthals, including two children, became victims of cannibalism: Global warming.While previous studies have examined Neanderthal remains to find proof of cannibalistic behavior, this is the first study to offer clues as to what may have led Neanderthals to become cannibals. Scientists found that rapid changes in local ecosystems as the planet warmed may have wiped out the animal species that Neanderthals ate, forcing them to look elsewhere to fill their stomachs.The researchers examined a layer of sediment (沉积物) in a cave known as Baume Moula-Guercy, in southeastern France. In that layer, charcoal (碳) and animal bones were so well-preserved that scientists could reconstruct an environmental picture representing 120,000 to 130,000 years ago. They discovered that the climate in the area was likely even warmer than it is today, and that the change from a cold, dry climate to a warmer one happened quickly. “Maybe within a few generations”, study co-author Emmanuel said. As the animals that once populated the landscape disappeared, some Neanderthals ate what they could find — their neighbors.Cannibalism is by no means unique to Neanderthals, and has been practiced by humans and their s “from the early Palaeolithic to theBronze Age and beyond,” the study authors reported. The behavior adopted by the starving Neanderthals in the Baume Moula-Guercy should therefore not be viewed as “a mark of bestiality (兽性)or sub-humanity”, but as an emergency adaptation to a period of severe environmental stress, according to the study.8. What does the study mainly focus on?A. The social behavior of Neanderthals.B. The reason for cannibalism among Neanderthals.C. The climate change in southeasternFrance.D. The influence of global warming on ancient animals.9. What can possibly be used to describe the climate in southeasternFrance120,000 to 130,000 years ago?A. It was no warmer than it is today.B. It was first warm while later cold and dry.C. Its change was mild and went through quite a long process.D. Its change is a chief factor contributing to cannibalism.10. Which of the following might the study authors agree with?A. Neanderthals’ cannibalism showed their bestiality.B. Cannibalism was actually a measure the Neanderthals had to adopt to survive.C. Neanderthals’ cannibalism guaranteed their rule over other tribes.D. Only Neanderthals were found to have cannibalism in human history.11. Where can you most possibly find this passage?A. In a science journal.B. In a travel brochure.C. In a history book.D. In a geography book.D“Heavy hearts, like heavy clouds in the sky, are best relieved by the letting of a little water, the French writer Antoine de Rivarol wrote. This love letter to the cleansing beauty of a good cry is a comforting thought at atime when the continuing stress of the COVID-19 has added heaviness to each of our lives.Scientifically, de Rivarol's poetic image doesn't, if you'll forgive the words used in the poem, hold water. There's limited research on crying, partly because of the difficulty of copying the behavior of real crying in a lab. But even within the previous studies, there's little evidence to suggest that crying provides a physiological cleansing of poisons in people's body.Psychologists believe the relief of a good cry connects with a different emotional process. “It seems that crying occurs just after the peak of the emotional experience, and crying is associated with this return tohomeostasis: the process of maintaining a stable psychological state,” said Lauren Bylsma. He also said holding back tears can have negative physical consequences, including headaches and muscle tension. Such restriction can also limit our experiences of joy, gratitude and other positive emotions if we avoid acknowledging our feelings.For me crying has been easier said than done during the COVID-19. Psychologists say it's normal to feel stopped up by the stresses of the past year. We should find opportunities to release and process our emotions.Watching a tear-jerking movie, having an emotional conversation with a close friend, and writing in a journal are healthy ways toelicita cry. Physical activity like light-footed walking or even dancing can also signal our bodies to release some emotional tightness. We can then open up to the flow of feelings that leave us feeling lighter and refreshed—like a clear sky after a soaking rain.12. What is the weakness of the studies ever clone on crying?A. They were clone in a laboratory setting.B. They cared little about different forms of crying.C. They were always concentrated on people's daily life.D. They showed little about the positive physical effect of crying.13. What is the function of crying according to Lauren Bylsma?A. Curing people of their diseases.B. Keeping emotionally balanced.C. Producing negative mental results.D. Expanding people's experience of joy.14. What does the underlined word “elicit” in the last paragraph mean?A. Produce.B. Postpone.C. Control.D. Repeat.15. What are people advised to do according to the text?A. Learn to hold back their tears wisely.B. Share their emotion with their colleagues.C. Have a good cry when necessary.D. Try to avoid admitting our feelings.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届湖北省高考英语模拟试卷含答案
高考英语模拟试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AThe earth is a mysterious place that never stops to amaze．There are many places completely unimaginable．The incapability to understand the real story behind some of these phenomena draws many people．Blood Falls，AntarcticaHow is it that the coldest and driest place on the planet has a blood-red waterfall pouring down slowly into the McMurdo Dry Valleys，some of the most extreme desert lands on Earth？What causes the mysterious flow was only recently discovered in a study．Scientists believed for many years red algae（红藻）gave it the unusual color．But now research has shown that iron oxide（氧化物）is responsible for it．The waterfall even contains strange bacterial life forms．Magnetic Hill，Moneton，New BrunswickBe very careful if you choose to drive to the bottom of this hill．Stories about what happens there have been around since early 1900s．As impossible as it sounds，your car will start to roll uphill．"And it doesn't just work on cars-vans，trucks and even tour buses roll upward．" according to Tourism New Brunswick．Racetrack Playa，Death Valley，CaliforniaLocated in a remote valley between the Cottonwood and Last Chance Ranges，Racetrack Playa is a place of real beauty and mystery．The Racetrack is a dry lakebed，best known for its strange moving rocks．It looks like they "sailed" through the valley．Although no one has actually seen the rocks move，the long moving tracks left behind in the mud surface of the Playa prove their activity．The most logical explanation so far is that ice forms covering the stones，causing them to move．1.What's special about Racetrack Playa？______A. The lakebed there is red．B. The rocks there can move．C. There is no living creature．D. The rocks there can make sound．2.Which of the following is true？______A. It is red algae that gives Blood Falls the unusual color．B. These mysterious phenomena have been given exact explanations．C. People have witnessed the rocks moving．D. When you drive at the bottom of Magnetic Hill，your car will go up the hill．3.What's the purpose of the text？______A. To tell amazing stories．B. To advertise new places．C. To introduce distinguished placesD. To uncover mysterious phenomena．BMy brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister's bureau（衣橱）and picked out a wonderful skirt．"Jan bought this the first time we went to New York，at least eight or nine years ago．She never wore it．She was saving it for a special occasion．" Well，I guess this is the occasion．He took the skirt from me and put it on the bed．His hands touched the soft material for a moment，and then he shut the drawer and turned to me，"Don't ever save anything for a special occasion．Every day you're alive is a special occasion．"I'm still thinking about his words，and they've changed my attitude to life．I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time on committee meetings．Whenever possible，life should be a pattern of experience to enjoy，not suffer．I'm trying to recognize these moments now and treasure them．"Some day" and "one of these days" are being lost from my vocabulary．If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing，I want to see and hear and do it now．I'm not sure what my sister would have done if she had known she wouldn't have tomorrow．I think she would have called family members and a few close friends．She might have calleda few former friends to apologize and mend her fences for past things．I think she would have gone out for a Chinese dinner，her favorite food．If I knew that my hours were limited，those little things left undone would make me angry．Angry because I put off seeing good friends whom I was going to get in touch with some day．Angry and sorry because I didn't tell my husband and daughter often enough how much I truly love them．I'm trying very hard not to put off，hold back，or save anything that would add laughter to our lives．And every morning when I open my eyes，I tell myself that every day，every minute，every breath truly，is…a gift worth cherishing．4.What kind of person do you think Jan is？______A. mean and conservativeB. active and confidentC. economical and introvertD. indifferent and distant5.Which of the following is not the writer's attitude to life？______A. Spending more time staying with the family．B. Enjoying life and valuing every day．C. Attending social activities as often as possible．D. Trying to get along well with friends．6.Which of the following can best explain the underlined expression "mend her fences forpast"？______A. Break her word．B. Try to be friendly again with someone．C. Give up her point of view．D. Keep her promise．7.What can be inferred from the passage？______A. People are advised to treasure every day and the meaning of life．B. People are encouraged to be hard on themselves for a bright life．C. People are told to get rid of being angry and sorry in life．D. People are persuaded to care for themselves more than others．CEven as we humans keep polluting the world．Nature somehow keeps finding a way to help correct our mistakes．First，there is a molecule（分子）that helps reduce global warming．Now，a team of Yale students may have discovered something equally amazing -plastic eating fungi（真菌）．Pestalotiopsis microspora（微孢子）is the only known fungus to be able to survive only on plastic．The plastic is so hard that it takes thousands of years to break down on its own．The best part is that these fungi can do the job even in an oxygenless environment，which means that it could work perfectly even at the bottom of a landfill．The discovery was the result of an effort between three Yale students who were part of the Rainforest Expedition and Laboratory Program，allowing a selected group of students to visit Ecuador's rainforest and seek out fungi and bacteria that live inside plants without harming them，which could hold medical or scientific promise．The samples are then brought back to the University's lab where they do wide testing to see if they are of any practical or scientific use．In 2008，a student named Pria Anand gathered specimens for one purpose - to find a microbe that could cat plastic．That's when she came across the Pestalotiopsis microspora．Though she did show the unbelievable characteristics of the fungi，she was unable to get the desired results by the time she graduated，in 2010．Luckily for he Jonathan Russell，a 2011graduating student，picked up right where she had left off．By combining her work with research performed by another of Pria's classmates，Jeffery Huang，he was able to separate the enzyme（酶）in the fungus that is the most effective in breaking down plastic．Hopefully，experts will take it up from here and make the project a reality and help reduce plastic!8.What is the main character of Pestaltiopsis microspora？______A. It helps reduce global warming．B. It needs less oxygen to produce．C. It can break down plastic．D. It can be buried in a landfill．9.The underlined sentence in the passage may mean ______ ．A. Jonathan continued to study what Pria failedB. Jonathan drove to pick up Pria when she got offC. Jonathan came across Pria at an unexpected placeD. Jonathan invited Pria to go on with her research10.What can we know from the passage？______A. There are some kind of fungi that can eat plasticB. These fungi can only work in an oxygen environmentC. The discovery was made by chance．D. A group of students made the discovery that fungi can break down plastic11.The best title for the passage may be ______ ．A. Fungi Love PlasticB. Plastic Is Eaten by FungiC. Fungi Are Eaten by PlasticD. Fungi Are Hidden in PlasticDIt's normal for teens to want to stay connected to friends and social circles，but in the middle of the night？The Journal of Youth Studies recently published new research indicating that one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake during the night to have some form of social media．Not surprisingly，the research also indicated that these social night owls were three times more likely than their friends to feel tired at school and that girls were more likely than boys to be called to office．The blue light produced by cell phones，tablets and computers signals the brain to stay awake，so it's easy to see why a teen might be up all might．A 2016 study in Psychological Science noted the same brain circuits（脑回路）that are activated by eating chocolate and winning money are activated when teens see large numbers of "likes" on their posts or those of their peers．Besides not catching enough snaps，by interrupting their sleep cycle，teens may never fully engage in REM sleep（快速动眼睡眠），the deepest stage of sleep that may be responsible for brain development and learning．Considering about 72 percent of children from 6 to 17 sleep with some electronic media in their bedrooms，parents need to set boundaries sooner rather than later．"Providing access to devices and thus to social media is a privilege that children can earn and also lose，" Janie Feldman，a psychologist who treats sleep disorders，reminds parents that，"temporarily removing privileges can have important impact so long as the means of earning back the privileges is clear．Teens and parents should discuss and agree upon terms of use，timing，and access．Teenagers are most cooperative when they agree to the rules，so including them in defining rules makes for very effective parenting．12.What does the new research indicate about teens from 12to 15？______A. Some of them rely on social media for homework．B. Some of them share their sleep experience online．C. Some of them often use cell phones or tablets at midnight．D. Some of them surf online for ways to protect animals．13.How will teens' brain react when they see many "likes" on their posts？______A. It will become too active for the teens to go to sleep．B. It will inspire the teens to post something more online．C. It will promote the teens for some restful time．D. It will promote the teens to earn money with their posts．14.What advice does Janie Feldman give parents of teens？______A. Forbid their children from using social media at night．B. Get the children to cam the right to social media with housework．C. Never give the children access to social media if they break a rule．D. Give back children's media access when they correct their errors．15.Which of the following is the best title for the passage？______A. How to Win Back the Trust of Parents．B. Sleep Disorders and Social MediaC. REM Sleep and Brain Development．D. The Harm of Social Media on Teens．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）To begin your study time，one biggest challenge is to get all necessary materials．(1) ．But if you prepare everything at one time，your studying will be more effective．Kitchen can be noisy．(2) ．A bedroom may be full o distractions，such as favorite magazines，music，or television．If you can，find a corner of a guest room or study-or any room that is not a high traffic area．(3) ．Good lighting，a comfortable chair，a good writing surface，writing instruments，reference tools．If you find it easier to study with music playing in the background，pick soothing（使人宽慰的）music and keep it at a low volume．The phone is a definite no，as are video games，sports equipment，or anything else that can cause distractions．For most students，one to two hours daily is enough．But sometimes you may have to study longer．(4) ．For example，some students like to study before dinner，others are early risers and find they can concentrate best in the morning．Tell all your family members when you willbe in studying and ask them not to disturb you unless it's absolutely necessary．It can be difficult to start a standard study schedule，but the effort can pay off in better grades．(5) After a month of continual good study habits，treat yourself to spending time with good friends or doing something you enjoy as self-encouragement．A．What will you absolutely need to help you study？B．You will make your achievements known to others．C．Being close to those tempting snacks won't help with your process．D．Set aside a period of time to concentrate on what you are learning．E．Pick a time when you think your concentration level is the bestF．Another is to find a place where you can concentrate．G．Your teachers will notice your improvement．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）My husband and I both were working in a lonely village in northern Thailand．There were many(21)，particularly around our housing．We (22) our house this past June．Shortly after，while we were working at the office，the(23) removed all the surrounding banana trees and the grass in order to raise the ground level - she had (24) on tearing down our house and building a new one after we left．She brought in tons of(25)．This left our house in a kind of moat（壕沟），and when the heavy rain came，our house(26)．This was upsetting，but it turned into (27)，because when the headmaster at my school became (28) of it，he got my eighth-grade class to come to help (29) up．The boys dug into the moat to drain the water，and built a path out to the street，(30) the girls mopped up the water inside and spread newspapers to(31) it．Before the problem wastruly(32)，however，we had another flood．This turned into a(33)，with teachers and students again (34)，and our host mother bringing lunch for everyone．Another time，my husband suddenly got very (35)．It was going to take the(36) two hours to reach our house，(37) my co-teacher arranged for a truck from the government office to take us to meet it--this truly helped greatly by (38) two hours off the ride．There were many other(39) of care and kindness．This community is dear to our hearts，and there is no way we can ever(40) them．I plan to try my best to pay it forward by looking for people in need of help．21. A. surprises B. disappointmentsC. difficultiesD. challenges22. A. picked out B. moved into C. set up D. bought23. A. worker B. leader C. owner D. host24. A. planned B. tried C. insisted D. carried25. A. ash B. water C. dust D. dirt26. A. was destroyed B. broke down C. was flooded D. fell down27. A. frightening B. dangerous C. good D. interesting28. A. aware B. careful C. afraid D. sure29. A. catch B. stand C. grow D. clean30. A. before B. while C. after D. unless31. A. cover B. hide C. dry D. destroy32. A. solved B. avoided C. discussed D. found33. A. meeting B. quarrel C. failure D. party34. A. helping out B. working out C. carrying out D. squeezing out35. A. tired B. sleepy C. sick D. depressed36. A. ambulance B. car C. headmaster D. volunteer37. A. and B. so C. or D. but38. A. saving B. sparing C. cutting D. putting39. A. benefits B. meanings C. examples D. activities40. A. reward B. return C. repay D. appreciate四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.Obesity is a growing problem for both kids and adults around the world．Sleep might beone answer (1) the problem．A new study (2) （find）that elementary school students who sleep little are more likely to gain pounds．Past studies have shown a link between sleeping less and weighing more，but scientists have had difficulty (3) （determine）"(4) came first，the chicken or the egg？" says Julie Lumeng of the University ofMichigan in Ann Arbor．In other words，it hasn't been clear whether kids who weigh too much have trouble sleeping，(5) whether sleeping less leads to weight gain．Both scenarios seemed (6) （equal）possible．To get a (7) （good）understanding of which causes which，Lumeng and her colleagues interviewed the parents of 785 third graders from around the States．The parents answered questions designed by Lumeng and her team about how well their kids (8) （sleep）that year．They had no sooner finished the survey by asking the parents the same questions three years later (9) they found that 18 percent of kids (10) （involve）in the study were obese．五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）42.假定你是李华，你的笔友Tom想来中国旅游，体验中国高铁，请根据以下内容回一封电子邮件．1、对于他此行表示欢迎．2、鉴于中国地域辽阔、人口众多的特点，简单介绍高铁在中国大城市的施建以及其相比较其它交通方式所有的优势．参考词汇：高铁ERH或high-speed train．注意：1、词数100左右；2、可适当增加细节，使行文连贯．Dear Tom，Yours faithfully，Li Hua答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】D 【小题3】C【解析】1．B．细节理解题．根据Racetrack Playa， Death Valley， California部分的The Racetrack is a dry lakebed， best known for its strange moving rocks．可知，Racetrack Playa是一个干涸的湖床，以其奇特的移动岩石而闻名．故B选项正确．2．D．细节理解题．根据Magnetic Hill， Moneton， New Brunswick部分的As impossible as it sounds， your car will start to roll uphill． And it doesn't just work on ca rs-vans， trucks and even tour buses roll upward．（虽然听起来不可能，但你的车会开始上坡，它不仅适用于汽车--面包车、卡车甚至旅游巴士都是向上滚动的）可知，当你在磁山的底部开车时，你的汽车就会爬坡．故D选项正确．3．C．写作目的题．通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了地球上三个非常神奇的地方．故C 选项正确．本文为说明文．地球是一个神秘的地方，它永不停息地让人惊奇．有很多地方是完全无法想象的．许多人无法理解这些现象背后的真实故事．文章介绍了三处神奇的地方．阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释．考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点．4.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】C 【小题3】B 【小题4】A【解析】1．C．细节理解题．由第一段中的"Jan bought this the first time we went to New York， at least eight or nine years ago． She never wore it． She was saving it for a special occasion．She was saving it for a special occasion．可知，"简是在我们第一次去纽约时买的裙子，至少是八、九年前．她从来没有穿过它．她把它存起来是为了一个特殊的场合．因此Jan 是一个节约且内向的人，结合选项，故选C．2．C．细节判断题．根据文章第三段中I"m spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings．我花更多的时间和家人朋友在一起，花更少的时间参加委员会会议．因此作者并不喜欢尽可能多的参加社交活动，结合选项，故选C．3．B．词义猜测题．根据文章第三段中的She might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend her fences for past things可知本句的意思为：她可能还会给几位昔日朋友打电话主动道歉，摒弃前嫌，重归于好．因此B项的解释最符合句意．4．A．写作目的题．本文作者通过讲述自己姐姐的故事，告诫我们每一天都是重要的，不要把希望寄托到明天，要不断地从每一天中找到生活的真谛．因此答案选A．本文作者通过讲述自己姐姐的故事，告诫我们每一天都是重要的，不要把希望寄托到明天，要不断地从每一天中找到生活的真谛．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．8.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】A 【小题3】D 【小题4】B【解析】答案：1-4CADB1．C．细节理解题．根据最后一段By combining her work with research performed by another of Pria's classmates，Jeffery Huang，he was able to separate the enzyme（酶）in the fungus that is the most effective in breaking down plastic．可知通过将她的工作与Pria的另一位同学黄杰弗里（Jeffery Huang）的研究相结合，他能够分离出真菌中最有效分解塑料的酶．由此可见，它能有效地分解塑料，故选C．2．A．细节理解题．根据倒数第二段Luckily for he Jonathan Russell，a 2011graduating student，picked up right where she had left off．可知幸运的是，2011年毕业的乔纳森•罗素（Jonathan Russell）在她离开的地方就找到了．由此可见，乔纳森继续研究PRIA 失败的原因．故选A．3．D．细节理解题．根据倒数第二段By combining her work with research performed by another of Pria's classmates，Jeffery Huang，he was able to separate the enzyme（酶）in the fungus that is the most effective in breaking down plastic．可知通过将她的工作与Pria的另一位同学黄杰弗里（Jeffery Huang）的研究相结合，他能够分离出真菌中最有效分解塑料的酶．由此可见，一群学生发现真菌能分解塑料．故选D．4．B．细节理解题．根据整篇文章内容可知，本文介绍了一种可以以塑料为食物的真菌的发现过程，以及它的发现给人们处理塑料这种垃圾带来了希望的情况．由此可见，塑料被真菌吃掉可作为最佳标题，故选B．本文介绍了一种可以以塑料为食物的真菌的发现过程，以及它的发现给人们处理塑料这种垃圾带来了希望的情况．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．12.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】A 【小题3】D 【小题4】B【解析】答案：1-4CADB1．C．细节理解题．根据第一段The Journal of Youth Studies recently published new research indicating that one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake during the night to have some form of social media．可知青年研究杂志最近发表了一项新的研究，指出五分之一的青少年从12岁到15岁经常在晚上醒来，形成某种形式的社交媒体．由此可见，他们中的一些人经常在午夜使用手机或平板电脑．故选C．2．A．细节理解题．根据第二段A 2016 study in Psychological Science noted the same brain circuits（脑回路）that are activated by eating chocolate and winning money are activated when teens see large numbers of "likes" on their posts or those of their peers．可知2016年的一项心理科学研究指出，当青少年在自己的岗位或同龄人的岗位上看到大量的"喜欢"时，同样的大脑回路也会被激活，这些回路是通过吃巧克力和赢钱来激活的．由此可见，它会变得过于活跃，青少年无法入睡．故选A．3．D．细节理解题．根据最后一段"temporarily removing privileges can have important impact so long as the means of earning back the privileges is clear．Teens and parents should discuss and agree upon terms of use，timing，and access．可知临时取消特权可能会产生重要影响，只要收回特权的方式是明确的．青少年和家长应讨论并商定使用条款、时间安排和访问权限．由此可见，当孩子们改正错误时，把他们的媒体访问权还给他们．故选D．4．B．主旨大意题．根据整篇文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了一项新的研究，有些青少年半夜醒来之后喜欢使用手机、平板或电脑上网，这些直接影响他们的睡眠，使他们在学校觉得疲倦．由此可见，根据选项分析，Sleep Disorders and Social Media睡眠障碍与社交媒体，符合题意，故选B．本文主要讲述了一项新的研究，有些青少年半夜醒来之后喜欢使用手机、平板或电脑上网，这些直接影响他们的睡眠，使他们在学校觉得疲倦．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．16.【答案】【小题1】F 【小题2】C 【小题3】A 【小题4】E 【小题5】G【解析】FCAEG1．F．考察上下文的联系．根据上句To begin your study time，one biggest challenge is to get all necessary materials表示"要开始你的学习时间，最大的挑战是获得所有必要的材料" ，所以后句应该是F，表示"另一个是找一个你可以集中精力的地方．"，one和Another 呼应，所以答案是F．2．C．考察上下文的联系．根据上句Kitchen can be noisy表示"厨房会很吵"，所以后句应该表示：靠近那些诱人的零食对你的过程没有帮助．所以答案是C．3．A．考察上下文的联系．根据后句Good lighting，a comfortable chair，a good writing surface，writing instruments，reference tools．列举学习需要的东西，所以首句应该表示"你绝对需要什么来帮助你学习？"所以答案是A．4．E．考察上下文的联系．根据后句For example，some students like to study before dinner，others are early risers and find they can concentrate best in the morning表示"例如，一些学生喜欢在饭前学习，另一些则是早起的人，他们发现自己早上最集中精力．"，所以前句应该表示"选择一个你认为你的注意力水平最好的时间"，所以答案是E．．5．G．考察上下文的联系．根据上句but the effort can pay off in better grades表示"但是这项努力能在更好的成绩上取得回报"，所以后句应该表示"你的老师会注意到你的进步．"，所以答案是G．要开始你的学习，一个最大的挑战是获得所有必要的材料．另一个是找一个你可以集中精力的地方．但是如果你一次准备好所有的东西，你的学习将更加有效．七选五阅读是完成性阅读，和完形填空很类似，不同的是一个选词，一个选句子．解题时，要注意上下文语境，充分考虑信息词（选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词），选出最符合语境的句子21.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】B 【小题3】C 【小题4】A 【小题5】D【小题6】C 【小题7】C 【小题8】A 【小题9】D 【小题10】B 【小题11】C 【小题12】A 【小题13】D 【小题14】A 【小题15】C 【小题16】A 【小题17】D 【小题18】C 【小题19】C 【小题20】C【解析】1-5． DBCAD 6-10． CCADB 11-15． CADAC 16-20． ADCCC 1．D．考查名词及语境理解．A． surprises惊讶；B． disappointments失望；C． difficulties 困难；D． challenges挑战．根据上文"我和丈夫都在泰国北部一个偏僻的村庄工作"可知，此处指"有很多挑战，尤其是在我们的住房方面"．故D选项正确．2．B．考查动词及语境理解．A． picked out挑选；B． moved into搬进；C． set up搭建；D． bought购买．句意：今年六月我们搬进了自己的房子．故B选项正确．3．C．考查名词及语境理解．A． worker工人；B． leader领导；C． owner所有者；D． host 主持人．句意：不久之后，当我们在办公室工作的时候，房东把周围所有的香蕉树和草都移走了，以便提高地面的高度．故C选项正确．4．A．考查动词及语境理解．A． planned计划；B． tried尝试；C． insisted坚持；D． carried 携带．句意：她原计划在我们离开后拆掉我们的房子，再盖一座新房子．故A选项正确．5．D．考查名词及语境理解．A． ash灰烬；B． water水；C． dust尘土；D． dirt泥土．句意：她带来了大量的泥土．故D选项正确．6．C．考查动词及语境理解．A． was destroyed被破坏；B． broke down坏掉；C． was flooded 被淹没；D． fell down倒塌．句意：这使得我们的房子处于一种护城河的状态，当大雨来临时，我们的房子被淹了．故C选项正确．7．C．考查形容词及语境理解．A． frightening吓人的；B． dangerous危险的；C． good 好的；D． interesting有趣的．句意：这是令人沮丧的，但它变成了一件好事．故C选项正确．8．A．考查形容词及语境理解．A． aware意识到的；B． careful仔细的；C． afraid害怕的；D． sure确定的．句意：因为当我们学校的校长意识到这一点时．故A选项正确．9．D．考查动词及语境理解．A． catch抓；B． stand站立；C． grow生长；D． clean 打扫．句意：他让我八年级的班级来帮忙清理．故D选项正确．10．B．考查连词及语境理解．A． before在……之前；B． while在……期间；C． after 在……之后；D． unless除非．句意：男孩们挖壕沟把水排干，然后修了一条通向街道的小路，而女孩们则用拖把把里面的水拖干．故B选项正确．11．C．考查动词及语境理解．A． cover覆盖；B． hide藏；C． dry弄干；D． destroy 破坏．句意：然后铺上报纸，把里面弄干．故C选项正确．12．A．考查动词及语境理解．A． solved解决；B． avoided避免；C． discussed讨论；D． found发现．句意：然而，在问题真正解决之前，我们又遇到了另一场洪水．故A 选项正确．13．D．考查名词及语境理解．A． meeting会议；B． quarrel争吵；C． failure失败；D． party聚会．句意：这变成了一场聚会．故D选项正确．14．A．考查动词及语境理解．A． helping out帮助；B． working out计算出；C． carrying out 执行；D． squeezing out挤出．句意：这变成了一场聚会，老师和学生再次伸出援手，我们的房东妈妈为每个人带来了午餐．故A选项正确．15．C．考查形容词及语境理解．A． tired累的；B． sleepy困的；C． sick生病的；D． depressed沮丧的．句意：还有一次，我丈夫突然病得很重．故C选项正确．16．A．考查名词及语境理解．A． ambulance救护车；B． car汽车；C． headmaster校长；D． volunteer志愿者．句意：救护车要花两个小时才能到达我们的家．故A选项正确．17．D．考查连词及语境理解．A． and而且；B． so因此；C． or否者；D． but但是．句意：但我的合作老师安排了一辆卡车从政府办公室带我们去接应它（救护车）．故D选项正确．18．C．考查动词及语境理解．A． saving节约；B． sparing分出；C． cutting减少；D． putting 放置．句意：这真的帮了大忙，因为它缩短了两个小时的路程．故C选项正确．19．C．考查名词及语境理解．A． benefits利益；B． meanings意义；C． examples例子；D． activities活动．句意：还有许多其他的关爱和善良的例子．故C选项正确．20．C．考查动词及语境理解．A． reward奖励；B． return返回；C． repay偿还；D． appreciate 欣赏．句意：这个社会在我们的心里是宝贵的，我们永远无法报答他们．故C选项正确．本文为记叙文．主要记叙了作者和丈夫在泰国北部一个偏僻的村子里做义工教师时所经历的事．房子被水冲了，全校师生来帮忙；丈夫病重，学校的同事用拖拉机及时把他送到医院而得救．所以作者想尽自己所能来回报以后需要帮助的人．近几年高考试题中的完形填空有新的变化，试题所涉及的知识面不断拓宽，综合难度不断提高．做完型填空首先要通读全文，了解大意．一篇完形填空的文章有许多空格，所以，必须先通读一至两遍，才能大概了解文章的内容．千万不要看一句，做一句．其次要逐句分析，前后一致．选择答案时，要考虑整个句子的内容，包括搭配、时态、语法等．答案全填完后，再通读一遍文章，检查是否通顺流畅了，用词得当，意思正确．41.【答案】【小题1】to 【小题2】has found 【小题3】determining【解析】1． to．考查介词．句意：睡眠可能是这个问题的一个答案．answer作名词，表"……的答案"时，需要使用介词to连接．故填to．2． has found，考查时态．句意：一项新的研究已经发现，睡眠不足的小学生更容易发胖．现在完成时表示"过去的动作或状态持续到现在并且已经完成"，此处使用现在完成时，表示该项研究已经结束且对现在有影响．故填has found．3． determining，考查现在分词．固定短语：have difficulty （in）doing sth．"做某事有困难"．故填determining．4． which，考查疑问词．句意：哪一个是先来的，鸡还是蛋？根据句意可知，此处应使用疑问词which"哪个"．故填which．5． or，考查连词．句意：换句话说，目前还不清楚体重过多的孩子是否存在睡眠障碍，或者睡眠不足是否会导致体重增加．or"或者"．故填or．6． equally，考查副词．句意：两种情况似乎都有可能发生．此处修饰形容词possible，应使用副词形式．故填equally．7． better，考查比较级．句意：为了更好地了解其中的原因，Lumeng和她的同事采访了来自美国各地785名三年级学生的父母．根据句意可知，此处表示"更好的"，应使用比较级．故填better．8． slept．考查时态．句意：父母们回答了Lumeng和她的团队设计的关于他们孩子那年睡眠质量的问题．此处描述的是那一年发生的事情，应使用一般过去时．故填slept．9． than．考查连词．句意：年后，他们刚完成调查，就问了那些父母同样的问题．固定搭配：no sooner…than…"一……就……"．故填than．10． involved．考查过去分词．句意：参与研究的孩子中有18%的人是肥胖者．此处与kids存在逻辑动宾关系，应使用过去分词做后置定语．故填involved．本文为说明文．一项新的研究发现，睡眠过少的小学生更容易发胖．语法填空全面检测学生在英语词汇、语法，甚至是句法上的运用才能，能更科学地反应学生的英语综合程度．这就需要同学们在日常学习生活中，一定要加强基础积累．42.【答案】【小题1】Dear Tom，Welcome to China! You can't imagine how delighted I feel when I know that you are traveling in China on CRH．【高分句型一】I'm honored to have the chance to introduce CRH to you．（点明书信目的）As you know， China is developing in a "high-speed"．CRH has develop ed rapidly these years due to Chinese vast area and large population． In m any cities CRH stations are much closer to our living area， which makes it more convenient to transport people and goods． Compared to buses and p lanes， people prefer CRH because of its high speed， comfort and safety ．【高分句型二】【小题2】略。
2020高考英语模拟卷(二)
（通用版）2020高考英语增分模拟卷（二）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．When did the party begin in fact?A．At 6：30 p．m. B．At 7：00 p．m. C．At 7：30 p．m.2．Where did the woman go during her visit to Europe?A．France. B．Finland. C．Iceland.3．Why did the man apologize to the woman?A．He forgot to bring the woman’s book.B．He lost the book the woman lent him.C．He couldn’t lend the book to the woman.4．What will the man do on Sunday morning?A．Take his son to the park.B．Stay with his parents at home.C．Do shopping with his wife.5．What is the woman?A．She is a librarian.B．She is a bank clerk.C．She is a college teacher.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
2020届湖北省黄冈中学高三英语二模试题及答案
2020届湖北省黄冈中学高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATheBest Placeto Camp in Each StateWashington-SecondBeach, Olympic National ParkCampers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach. Make a campfire, photograph sunset over the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground, Glacier (冰川) Bay National ParkIn a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder, home to high peaks, whales, 700 miles of coastline, and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the sea. Set within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove, the park's only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.Arizona-Havasupai Campground, Havasupai ReservationGetting to Havasupai is a challenge. Permits are snatched (剥夺) up almost instantly, and even if you get one it's a 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek. Make the journey, however, and you're rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiverAmerica's first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains, winding its way over rapids, forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest. Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery ata leisurely pace, pausing for hikes to visitLostValley's caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?A.Alaska.B.Washington.C.Arizona.D.Arkansas.2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.B.The winding national river and cliffs.C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?A.Take a long trip on foot.B.Visit caves and waterfalls.C.Put up a well-equipped tent.D.Enjoy a view of sunset.BAs one of the world’smost popular cultural mediums, cinema is at the leading position at the Taihu World Cultural Forum(论坛), an annual event that aims to improve cultural exchanges. So far this year, Chinese box office has already topped 58 billion yuan, the China Film Administration said. This indicates that China, the world’s second-largest movie market, is closing the gap with the United States, the world’s top cinema market.Cao Yin, director of the program center at China Movie Channel, said that China has 67,000 cinema screens. the most of any country, and the number is expected to increase to 80,000 by the end of next year. Saying that China has signed coproduction agreements with 22 countries (including the United States, Canada, Japan. India etc.) ,Cao added it has deepened cinematic exchanges between Chinese filmmakers and their foreign counterparts (同行).With the country’s huge native market, which produced more than 1,000 films in 2019, Hong Kong director Stanley Tong said he believes foreign filmmakers will increasingly seek cooperation with China. “International coproduction will become an important platform to send Chinese stories oversea and give us a broader vision of creation,” Tong said.Recently, over 80 percent of the world’s top 100 highest box-office titles have been action films. Tong said the films, in which plots are basically secondary to shining stunts (特技), is one of the easiest ways to appeal to foreign audiences. But it has been a decades-long struggle for Chinese filmmakers to sell their stories overseas. When asked what kinds of Chinese films would have the most global appeal. Yan Zhaozhu, chairman of the Taihu World Cultural Forum, said stories that address universal issues, such as environmental protection and climate change, are perhaps the best options.4. What is the purpose of the Taihu World Cultural Forum?A. To strengthen cultural exchanges.B. To build more cinemas in China.C. To invite more tourists to Taihu.D. To attract more international investment.5. What can we infer about Cao Yin’s opinion in Paragraph 2?A. Chinese box office has already overtaken the United States so farB. The screens of Chinese cinemas will be world-leading in the futureC. China has signed the most coproduction agreements with other countriesD. There will be more and more cooperations between Chinese filmmakers and other countries.6. How do Chinese filmmakers feel about selling their movies to the world right now?A. Easy.B. Disappointed.C. Challenged.D. Confused.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Box Office: Unclear FutureB. China: Top Second Movie MarketC. Cinema: The Leading Cultural PositionD. Chinese Filmmakers: Severe Competition SituationCContrary to the long-held belief that plants in the natural world are always in competition, new research has found that in severe environments adult plants help smaller ones and grow well as a result.The research, led by Dr Rocio, studied adult and seedling (幼苗)plants in the ecological desert in the south-east of Spain. Dr Rocio said, “If you're a seedling in a poor land — the top of a mountain or a sand hill, for example-and you’re lucky enough to end up underneath a big plant, your chances of survival are certainly better than if you landed somewhere on your own. What we have found, which was surprising, is an established large plant, called a ‘nurse’, protects a seedling; it also produces more flowers than the same plants of similar large size growing on their own.”Other benefits of nurse-seedling partnerships include that more variety of plants growing together can have a positive effect on the environment. For example, vegetation areas with nurse plants with more flowers might be able to attract higher numbers of pollinators(传粉者)in an area, in turn supporting insect and soil life and even provide a greater range of different fruit types for birds and other animals.“The biggest winner for this system of nursing a plant is biodiversity(生物多样性),” Dr Rocio said. “The more biodiversean area, the greater number of species of plants, insect life, mammals and birds, and the better the chances of long-term healthy functioning of the environment and ecosystems. ” This system is win-win for adult and seedling plants in unfavorable environments.The research is of value to those who manage and protect plants in tough environments. Most home gardeners and farmers plan to ensure their soil and conditions are the best they can be for plant growth, but the findings might be of value to those who garden in bare places.8. What is a common understanding of plants?A. They can help each other.B. They can survive ill conditions.C. They compete with each other.D. They grow well on their own.9. What will happen to seedling plants if they grow under adult plants?A. They will produce more flowers.B. They will die owing to competition.C. They will make adult plants larger.D. They will get support from adult plants.10. What is the effect of the nurse-seedling partnership?A. It leads to unfavorable environments.B. It produces long-term healthy chances.C. It attracts higher and larger pollinators.D It provides a more variety of plant types.11. Who will benefit from the new research?A. People studying organic farming.B. People protecting plants on sand hills.C. People wanting to change biodiversity.D. People keeping more animals on the farm.DIn many countries of the world, people can confidently tell youthe meaning of their town or city, but most people who live inManchester,OxfordorBirminghamwould not be able to explain what the name of their city means. The name of every British town and city, however, has a long history.Two thousand years ago, most people living inBritainwere Celts. Even the word “Britain" is Celtic (凯尔特语).Then the Romans arrived and built camps which became cities called “castra". This is why there are so many place names inEnglandwhich end in "-chester" or “-caster"Manchester, for example.The Romans never reachedWalesorScotland, and many placenames there are Celtic. For example,Welsh place names that begin with “Llan" come from the Celtic word for "church".After the Romans leftBritain, it was attacked by the Anglo-Saxons who were from the area of Europe that is nowGermanyandHolland. The names of their villages often ended in “-ham" or “-ton". Some got their names from the leader of the village.SoBirminghamfor example, means "Beormund's village”The Anglo-Saxons were farmers and the landscape was very important to them, so we have villages called Upton (village on a hill)——a good place to build a village and Moreton (“village by a lake”)where floods could make life hard. Place names that end in “-ford" (a place where you could cross a river) also describe the location of Anglo-Saxon villages.Finally, in 1066EnglandbecameNorman—theNormansgave us the place name "grange", which means farm.And how aboutLondon? Experts cannot agree. The Romans called the city Londinium, but they were not the first inhabitants (居民). People once believed that theUnited Kingdom’s capital city got its name from the castle of a King called Lud but this is very unlikely. Our best guess today is that the name comes from a Celtic word meaning a fast-flowing river. Like a number of British place names, its history is lost in time.12. The origin of British place names is unfamiliar to many local people because ofA. the death of local languagesB. the long lost history of the namesC. their lack of interest in itD. the frequent changes to the names13. According to the article,Stratfordis most likely a town .A. on a hillB. near a castleC. beside a riverD. with a church14. Which of the following shows the correct order of the arrival of inhabitants inBritain?A. The Celts—The Romans—TheNormans—The Anglo SaxonsB. The Celts—The Romans—The Anglo Saxons—TheNormansC. The Romans—The Celts—The Anglo Saxons—TheNormansD. The Romans―The Anglo Saxons—The Celts—TheNormans15. What doesLondonmean in Celtic?A. RiverB. LondiniumC. LudD. Castle第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
湖北省武汉市2020年高考英语模拟试卷含答案
高考英语模拟试卷题号I II III IV V VI总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AThe Harvard Pre-College Program is a nice experience for high school students．Alongside peers（同辈）from around the world，you'll be introduced to college life as you attend classes，live on campus，and enjoy fun outings and activities．◆Learning without limitsBiology，physics，law，writing and philosophy - these are just a few of the 30-plus courses you can choose from in each session．In our noncredit classes，we set aside grades so that you can fully commit to your growth as a well-rounded student．Class sizes typically range from 14 to 18 students to encourage interactive learning．◆Living at HarvardWhen you attend the Pre-College Program，you'll live in a historic undergraduate house，near Harvard Square．You will be with your fellow Pre-College students，resident directors ，and proctors who provide support．You'll also enjoy meals in one of Harvard's dining halls，which are a short walk from Harvard Yard and provide many options for a variety of dietary needs．◆Thriving outside the classroomThe summer Pre-College Program offers many mentally challenging co-curricular（补充课程的）activities beyond the classroom．With faculty and Harvard-affiliated experts，you will have the opportunity to participate in workshops on topics like the psychology ofcolor-blindness，classic literature from around the world and science of happiness．From our Cambridge scavenger hunt to a trip to the Sand Sculpting Festival at America's first public beach，there's no shortage of fun activities in the Pre-College Program．1.What do we know about the 30-plus courses？______A. You can only choose five of them．B. They provide credits for students．C. You should set aside other subjects．D. They assist your full development．2.Where can you enjoy meals during the program？______A. Near Harvard Square．B. Close to Harvard Yard．C. In one of the workshops．D. In an undergraduate house．3.What is the purpose of the passage？______A. To advertise meals．B. To comment on an activity．C. To introduce a program．D. To recommend courses．BIn 2011，the old style Malta buses were taken off the road and replaced by modern vehicles．Most of the old buses were deserted，a few were sold，and about 100 of them were put into storage in the hope of showing them in a museum at some stage．A pre-2011 visit to Malta wouldn't have been complete without a ride on one of the colorful buses．Until 1973 you could tell the destination of the bus just by looking at its color - Sliemawas green and white，Zabbar was red and white with a blue stripe（条纹）etc．．Later，the buses all had numbers．For a while，they were all painted green and white before the ‘final' orange，yellow and white．In their prime，walking around the Triton fountain at the Valletta bus station，you would have found it very difficult to see two buses of exactly the same design．Most of them had locally built bodies．On the front of the buses carried names like Dodge，Leyland，Bedford etc．．You were equally likely to find football pennants（锦旗）and the like decorating the cabs．Real bus experts would have recognized that these were there mainly for decorative reasons，and were seldom an accurate reflection of the vehicle's origins．Nowadays much more modern buses are to be found at the Floriana bus station．They are more environmentally friendly and possibly even more comfortable than the older types．However，I miss the old buses．I remember，when you boarded your bus，you had to prepare the correct change to pay the usually bad-tempered driver as you got on．If you were seated anywhere near the front，you would have noticed that most drivers sat well to the right of their steering wheel．The reason for this，as any Maltese would tell you，was to leave space for their pet to sit alongside them．I wonder where the pet sits these days．4.What makes a pre-2011 visit to Malta special according to Paragraph 2？______A. Traveling in colorful buses．B. Using buses with stripes．C. Painting buses bright colors．D. Telling destinations by different colors．5.Which of the following best explains "prime" underlined in Paragraph 3？______A. Painful time．B. Exciting time．C. Moment of fantasy．D. Moment of glory．6.What can we learn about Malta buses when they were popular？______A. They were of the same pattern．B. The decorations reflected their origin．C. Most were uniquely designed．D. Only football pennants decorated the cabs．7.How would the author feel about the old style Malta buses？______A. Comfortable．B. Environment-friendly．C. Safe．D. Memorable．CParents tend to favour children of one sex in certain situations — or so evolutionary biologists tell us. A new study used colored backpack sales data to show that parental wealth may influence spending on sons different from daughters.In 1973 biologist Robert Trivers and computer scientist Dan Willard published a paper suggesting that parents invest(投入)more resources, such as food and effort, in male children when times are good, and in female children when times are bad. According to theTrivers-Willard hypothesis(假说), a son given lots of resources can become a gentleman — but parents with few resources tend to invest them in daughters, who generally find it easier to be a fair maiden.Studying parental investment after birth is difficult, however. The new study looked for a standard of measurement of such investment that met several criteria: it shouldn't be affectedby sex differences in the need for resources; it should measure investment rather than outcomes; and it should be objective.Study author Shige Song, a sociologist at Queens College, City University of New York, examined spending on pink and blue backpacks purchased in China in 2015 from a large retailer, JD．com. He narrowed the data to about 5,000 bags: blue backpacks bought by families known to have at least one boy and pink ones bought by families known to have at least one girl. The results showed that wealthier families spent more on blue than pink backpacks — suggesting greater investment in sons. Poorer families spent more on pink packs than blue ones. The findings were published in Evolution and Human Behavior.Song's evidence for the Trivers-Willard hypothesis is “indirect” but “pretty convincing,”says Rosemary Hopcroft, a sociologist at the. University of North Carolina at Charlotte, who was not connected with the new study. Hopcroft reported in 2016 that U. S. fathers withhigh-status occupations were more likely to send their sons to private school than their daughters, while fathers with lower-status jobs more often enrolled their female children. Although the new study does not prove the families were buying the blue backpacks for boys and pink ones for girls, Hopcroft notes that“it's a clever and interesting paper, and it's a rather unusual use of big data.”8.What does the writer intend to do in Paragraph 2?A. Introduce an earlier study.B. Identify children’s needs.C. Assess the influence of a study.D. Explore into parental investment.9.What offers a challenge for the new study?A. The investment meeting several criteria.B. The measurement of eventual outcomes.C. Different demands for resources between sexes.D. Consistent standards in measuring parental investment.10.What can be learned from Song's research?A. The new study was done in 2015.B. Big data was sampled for research.C. Preference was offered to consumers.D. Blue packs were favored over pink ones.11.Which of the following is likely to match Hopcroft's remark on Song's research?A. It's entertaining.B. It's well-designed.C. It's unbelievable.D. It's unusual.DOn September 10，2018，Jack Ma，founder and chairman of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba，announced his successor（继任者）at the company he founded 19 years ago．Surprisingly，in a country where 70 to 80 percent of private companies are still family run，Mr．Ma did not name a family member．Rather，one of the world's largest e-commerce companies will be led by Daniel Zhang，an 11-year Alibaba old hand chosen only for his "professional talent．"The history of many countries can be marked by a trend away from dependence on family succession in business，or the belief that qualities of leadership flow through bloodlines．Ma is a true innovator（创新者）in many ways，most famously for building an innovativeonline shopping market worth more than the economies of most countries．But his legacy（遗产）may lie in showing how China as well as much of Asia can produce founders of successful organizations unwilling to pass the torch to relatives．"Alibaba was never about Jack Ma，" he stated in announcing his succession plan．Instead，the former schoolteacher who came from lowly origins is stepping back from day-to-day operations because he has built a system that takes root in a company culture based on innovation，transparency，and responsibility．"For the last 10 years，we kept working on these ingredients，" he stated．The company's future will depend on developing a wealth of talent that drives innovation，he said．And in a society with a long tradition of cautious distrust toward those outside the family circle，Ma has built an "architecture of trust" with customers，who number over half a billion．Chinese now readily rely on Alibaba's online payment system，its ratings of products and services，and other trust-building systems or methods pioneered by the company．China's rapid growth now produces a new billionaire almost every day．Many of them，like Ma，have favored systems of management based on talent and honesty．As many countries have discovered as they progress，it is better to swim in a talent pool，not a gene（基因）pool．12.What do we know about Daniel Zhang from the passage？______A. He's a talented professor．B. He's an experienced manager．C. He's a successful founder．D. He's Chairman of Alibaba．13.Where does Ma's legacy lie in？______A. Becoming a successful innovative founder．B. Casting doubt on traditional succession plan．C. Providing creative answers to succession problems．D. Representing trends towards non-family-run companies．14.What seems to be the recipe for the company's future success？______A. Trust-building methods．B. The "architecture of trust"．C. A culture of talent development．D. The latest successful innovations．15.What can be a suitable title for the text？______A. Prefer Qualities to Blood．B. Train a Potential Successor．C. Favor Genes over Talents．D. Provide New Management．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）When I was nine years old，I learned how to make a coin disappear．I'd read The Lord of the Rings and adventured into the adult section of the library to search for a book of magics - nine being that curious age at which you're old enough to work through more than 1，200 pages of mysterious fantasy literature．The book I found instead taught basic techniques．(1) At first it wasn't even magic but just a bad trick．(2) I tossed the coin over and over，and after two weeks of this my mom got a carpet sample from the hardware store and placed it under the mirror to remove the sound of the coin falling again and again．I had heard my dad work through passages of new music on the piano，so I knew how to practice - slowly，deliberately，going for preciseness rather than speed．(3) It did not look like a magic trick．It looked like a miracle．(4) Everyone went crazy．The teacher on duty crossed the field to see what was going on．Usually，Mrs．Tanner filled her classroom with an appetite for punishment and an oversize plastic golf club she waved like a weapon，knocking it down on the desks of the unruly andsleepy students．(5) The coin disappeared for her too．She asked to do it again．I did．I'm sure my hands were sweating，but when I looked up，everything had changed．I will remember the look on her face - the look of wide-eyed，open-mouthed wonder - forever．A．I was soon absorbed in the plot．B．I devoted the next months to practice．C．She was really angry about the whole thing．D．One day I made the coin disappear on the playground．E．At last I tried before the mirror and the coin disappeared．F．Now she marched toward me and demanded to know what was going on．G．I spent hours each day running through the secret moves in front of the mirror．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）It's 27 years since my last conversation with my mother，who didn't finish school like many of her contemporary girls．She often told me，"I never got my (21)but one day you will．" Pointing to a tree or cow，she asked me to(22)their English names after her．Feeling (23)，I asked，"Mama，why do I have to learn these (24)phrases？" She held her pen right before my eyes．"Hold it firmly，" she (25)me，"for this pen and the new foreign language will be your compass to(26)around the world．" Sadly，my mother died of breast cancer when I was six．Turning seven，I traveled 30 miles to live closer to my school．But "closer" is a (27)term in Uganda，which(28)I had to get up as the(29)sun rose and then ran 8．8 miles barefoot to school．Also，I needed to carry a stick in (30)of snakes and dogs．During the (31)season ，the path to school was(32)daily and I'd swim with one hand，using the other hand to (33)the book bag on my head．Research shows 70 percent of poor children don't (34) primary school in Uganda．Reasons for this (35)dropout rate includes the long(36)some children must (37)among many other reasons．Fortunately，I've made it．Whenever I see the sun rise，I am (38)of the wisdom of my mother，who (39)me to dream big and to use the (40)of the pen to make my dream come true．21. A. degree B. scholarshipC. recommendationD. admission22. A. recite B. use C. repeat D. guess23. A. anxious B. curious C. disappointed D. annoyed24. A. tough B. new C. foreign D. old25. A. encouraged B. consulted C. blamed D. frightened26. A. fly B. turn C. walk D. sail27. A. relative B. real C. simple D. technical28. A. shows B. means C. proves D. states29. A. warm B. early C. bright D. hot30. A. search B. possession C. spite D. case31. A. summer B. cold C. rainy D. dry32. A. damaged B. repaired C. blocked D. flooded33. A. drag B. hold C. put D. seize34. A. attend B. enter C. complete D. continue35. A. constant B. steady C. low D. high36. A. distances B. periods C. lists D. stories37. A. cover B. consider C. judge D. measure38. A. informed B. warned C. reminded D. told39. A. enabled B. inspired C. expected D. intended40. A. value B. power C. symbol D. length四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.Tracy Wong is a well-known Chinese-American writer．But her writing skill wassomething she picked (1) by herself．She became a part-time writer for IBM after (2) （graduate）from college．Then，writing stories was (3) （simple）a personal interest ．Tracy sent three of her stories to a publisher．(4) （interest），they immediately suggested that she put them together (5) （make）a single one long story and paid Tracy $50，000 in advance，which was a pretty money for an unknown writer．Even though Tracy's (6) （character）are interesting，her stories sometimes leavereaders uneasy：those about the supernatural．"My mother believed I could connect with the afterlife world，" she told a close friend．"She used to have me speak with my grandmother，(7) died many years ago．""Can I？I don't think I can，" Tracy said with a laugh．"But I do have moments when things come to me for no reason．" Once，she (8) （wonder）how to complete a scene set in ancient China when the doorbell suddenly rang．It was a FedEx delivery man，with a copy of a book on Chinese history．(9) came without her having ordered it!Though she has published 10 books，Tracy has remained unchanged by her fame．She lives in the same way she lived 27 years ago - although in a (10) （big）house．There's more room for joy in her life - and it wasn't just writing．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每次错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．When I got up on this morning，I had a strange feeling that it isn't going to be my day． First， I got up later，missing breakfast． Then， dashed to the bus stop， I slipped and fell on the ground． To make matters bad， the bus didn't stop for me because it was overcrowded．It had no choice but to take a taxi．Not until the taxi got to my school I realize I have left my wallet at home．After I did lots of explain and apologizing， the driver let me go． In a end，I reached the school gate． To my astonishment，I suddenly realized it was a school holiday．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）43.假定你是李华，与你的英国朋友Lisa正在学习中国绘画．市艺术馆将招聘暑期志愿者．请你写封邮件邀请他一起报名．内容包括：1．教小学生绘画；2．维持游客秩序；3．每周工作三天．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】B【小题3】C【解析】1．D．细节理解题．根据第二段In our noncredit classes，we set aside grades so that you can fully commit to your growth as a well-rounded student．在我们的非学分课程中，我们将成绩放在一边，这样您就可以完全致力于成为一名全面发展的学生．可知，30多个课程帮助您全面发展．故选D．2．B．细节理解题，根据第三段You'll also enjoy meals in one of Harvard's dining halls，which are a short walk from Harvard Yard and provide many options for a variety of dietary needs．您还可以在哈佛大学的一个餐厅享用美食，这些餐厅距离哈佛大学院仅几步之遥，提供多种饮食选择．可知，在这个课程期间，您可以在靠近哈佛大学院享用美食．故选B．3．C．主旨大意题．阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了哈佛大学预科课程的基本情况．故选C．本文是一篇广告布告类阅读，主要讲述了哈佛大学预科课程的基本情况．此题主要考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力．做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确选择．在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．4.【答案】【小题1】A【小题2】D【小题3】C【小题4】D【解析】1．A．细节理解题．根据第二段A pre-2011 visit to Malta wouldn't have been complete without a ride on one of the colorful buses．如果没有搭乘其中一辆色彩缤纷的公共汽车，2011年之前对马耳他的访问就不会完整．可知，2011年之前前往马耳他的特别之处是乘坐了色彩缤纷的公共汽车．故选A．2．D．词义猜测题．根据上下文内容可知，In their prime，walking around the Triton fountain at the Valletta bus station，you would have found it very difficult to see two buses of exactly the same design．句意为在他们的鼎盛时期，在瓦莱塔公交车站的Triton喷泉周围散步，您会发现很难看到两辆设计完全相同的公交车，故意为鼎盛时期．故选D．3．C．细节理解题．根据第二段Until 1973 you could tell the destination of the bus just by looking at its color - Sliema was green and white，Zabbar was red and white with a blue stripe （条纹）etc．直到1973年你才能通过观察它的颜色来告诉公共汽车的目的地- 斯利马是绿色和白色，扎巴尔是红色和白色的蓝色条纹等．可知，马耳他公共汽车大多数都是独特设计的．故选C．4．D．细节理解题．根据最后一段Nowadays much more modern buses are to be found at the Floriana bus station．如今，Floriana巴士站将会有更多现代化的巴士．它们更环保，甚至可能比旧款更舒适．可知，作者认为旧式的马耳他公交车是难忘的．故选D．本文是一篇人生感悟类阅读，主要讲述了2011年，旧式的马耳他公共汽车被取消了，取而代之的是现代车辆．大部分旧公共汽车都被遗弃，一些被出售，其中约有100辆被存放，希望在某个阶段将它们展示在博物馆中．阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释．考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点．8.【答案】【小题1】A【小题2】C【小题3】B【小题4】B【解析】1.【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了一项新的研究报告。
2020届湖北省孝感高中高三英语二模试卷及参考答案
2020届湖北省孝感高中高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMy mother and her best friend Martha were in their mid-80s when they saw each other for the last time.They had been friends since they were 18, both of them students atWesleyanCollegeinMacon,Georgia. My mother was the dreamy one, who loved to read and dream herself as an actress. Martha, however, was more practical. I’m not sure what they had in common except that they trusted each other, helped each other, and stayed in touch even when life separated them.Martha spent most of her adulthood inAtlanta, where she raised three kids. My mother, meanwhile, raised eight children, and moved many times during her financially and emotionally troubled marriage, which included several months living with her family inseedymotels.I sensed my mother hid her troubles from most people, but not from Martha, and I knew from my mother that Martha carried her own sorrows. Their willingness to share sorrow without judgment was part of what bond them.The best friendships can also withstand (抵挡) periods without communication. They didn’t communicate a lot — this was before the ease of emails and texts and yet I knew they were always in each other’s minds.One day in 2008, 1 drove my mother to Martha’s house for their final visit. The moment my mother hobbled (蹒跚) into Martha’s house, they threw their arms around each other and went to sit out in the garden, laughing until they were dizzy. I snapped a photo, and spotted something joyous, young and free on my mom, which existed only in the presence of her best friend.Two years later, my mother died. Of all the people I had to tell, Martha was the hardest because I felt it erased her past. After that, we lost touch. But I still think of her and how that friendship strengthened my mother.1. What does the underlined word “seedy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. largeB. dirtyC. urbanD. bright2. The author’s mother and Martha had a lasting friendship partly because they________.A. were willing to shareB. were constantly in touchC. had much in commonD. had a likeness in personality3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To tell the importance of friendship.B. To express his gratitude to his mother.C. To share his standard of choosing a friend.D. To praise the friendship between Martha and his mother.BThe year 2020 will mark the beginning of the decade of the yold, or the “young old”, as the Japanese call people aged between 65 and 75. The traditional retirement age is 65. One might therefore expect peak retirement. By continuing to work, and staying socially engaged, the yold will change the world, as they have done several times before at different stages of their lives.The yold are more numerous, healthier and wealthier than previous generations of seniors. The yold are busier, too. In short, the yold are not just any group of old people. They are challenging the traditional expectations of the retired as people who wear slippers and look after the grandchildren. That will influence consumer, service and financial markets.The over-60s are one of the fastest-growing groups of customers of the airline business. The yold are vital to the tourism industry because they spend much more, when taking a foreign holiday, than younger adults.But for all this to happen,three big things will have to change, under pressure from the yold themselves. The most important is public attitudes towards older people, and in particular the expectation that the old ought to be putting their feet up and quietly retiring into the background. Then, government policies will have to change, too. The retirement age in many rich countries is still below the age to which many people want to work. The effective retirement age (the age at which people actually leave the workforce) is usually even lower. Third, higher numbers of healthy yold people will require drastic changes in health spending. Most diseases of ageing are bestmetwith prevention and lifestyle changes. But only about 2%~3% of most countries’ health-care spending goes on prevention. That will have to rise, because although the yold will constitute a bulge of comparative health and activity over the next decade, by 2030 they will hit 75 and enter a long period of decline for which few rich countries are ready.4. What kind of people are the yold exactly?A. They are workaholics.B. They are full of energy.C. They enjoy being focused on.D. They like staying socially engaged.5. Why do the yold contribute to tourist industry?A. They like traveling more.B. They have more money.C. They consume more on travel.D. They have much free time.6. What’s the author’s attitude toward health-care spending on prevention?A. Unsatisfied.B. Subjective.C. Neutral.D. Active.7. What does the underlined word “met” in the fourth paragraph mean?A. dealt withB. come acrossC. satisfiedD. experienced.CAmerica---that glorious symbol of multiculturalism, the great melting pot---qualifies as part of the developed world, right? Not quite, if we consider the state of second language learning in schools across the country. According to a 2018 study, Europe often tops the U.S. in foreign language education in school. 92% of European students are learning a foreign language in school. In America it’s only 20%. In more than 20 European countries, studying a foreign language for at least one year is compulsory. In comparison, only 10 states and D.C. require learning a foreign language for graduation.I went to a public school in Pennsylvania that ranked onNewsweek’s list of America’s top high schools in 2015. Foreign language learning was not a graduation requirement. A common response to such stories and statistics is: So what? Why should Americans care about learning another language when English has recently seemed to dominate as the official language of the world?The world is globalizing faster than we can imagine. More than half of the world’s population speaks more than one language. It is also increasingly becoming the need for success in this globalizing world. Having the ability to speak a second language opens up the possibility of travelling and immersing yourself in another part of the world. This means people can feel other cultures, and traditions in places you were previously kept away because you could not communicate in the language.The teaching of foreign languages can be instrumental in bringing about peace and unity in the country we live in. Learning a second language can be an efficient vehicle to help to bridge communities. To speak another language means having access to a universe of different experiences and world views of another community of people.8. Why does the writer mention Europe?A. America makes studying a foreign language compulsory.B. America is the glorious symbol of multiculturalism.C. America isn’t really qualified as the developed world.D. America doesn’t focus on foreign language education9. What is American’s attitude towards education of foreign languages?A. Less concerned.B. More worried.C. Quite doubtful.D. Very supportive.10. What can visiting people do if they can speak the language where they visit?A. Make the world globalizing.B. Achieve success in business.C. Experience people’s real life there.D. Keep away their own culture.11. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Using a second language can bring harmony.B. Communities of people enjoy the great views.C. Speaking another language is reallynecessary.D. Learning a second language can be difficult.DOne day about eight years ago in the departure lounge (休息室) of a flight from New York's LaGuardia airport to O'Hare in Chicago, I found a young boy in tears and his mother at his side also appeared upset, I walked to them and invited them to our VIP lounge.As it turned out, the boy, Miles and his mom were returning to their home in Kansas City. Miles has had some health problems. Though he had received more than thirty operations in a Jewish Hospital in New York, he would be back for more.Miles enjoyed spending his time in our VIP lounge looking at the entire wall filled with the pictures of many celebrities (名人) who often came to our office. We soon added Miles' picture to the wall among those celebrities.Among the celebrities, Miles like the country singer Garth Brooks best. Miles would just sit and stare at Garth's picture,Oneday, Mr. Brooks was waiting in the lounge for his flight. As he looked at the collection of photographs, Garth asked about the youngster with the big smile. We told him about Miles. We also told him how much Miles loved and respected (尊重) him. He nodded and left.About six months later, Garth was going to be performing in Kansas City and he asked our workers to help him get in touch with the family. He wanted Miles to be his guest. That evening, not only did Miles sit in the front row, but he and Garth also had a private meeting after the performance.Although Miles would receive many more treatments after that special evening, his smile greeted us with every following visit. The face of a sick boy was changed by the joy of a stranger.12. What does the author probably do?A. A worker at an airport.B. A killed photographer.C. A country music singer.D. A doctor in a Jewish hospital.13. What did Miles enjoy doing in the VIP lounge?A. Interviewing celebrities he saw there.B. Seeing pictures of celebrities on the wall.C. Drawing pictures of the celebrities there.D. Singing together with his favorite singer.14. Which words can best describe Garth Brooks?A. Determined and generous.B. Proud and selfish.C. Kind and helpful.D. Powerful and rich.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Importance of Good ServiceB. Kindness from StrangersC. A Serious Health ProblemD. A Helpless Mother第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年湖北黄冈中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析
2020年湖北黄冈中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABrooklyn Children's MuseumFounded in 1899 as the country's first museum specifically made for children, today BCM is comprehensive, with a permanent collection of 30,000 objects, including musical instruments, masks and dolls. Kids love the interactive World Brooklyn, a small cityscape（城市风光）lined by stores where children can pretend to be working grown-ups.Children's Museum of ManhattanLooking for interactive art that welcomes curious minds? Then head to Inside Art, the current show up at CMOM, which lets your little ones climb in and over and all around the exhibits. It's ideas like this that make the 40,000-square-foot so special. Learning about culture, history and science is a pride for kids aged six and under. CMOM also hosts classes—like Gross Biology for kids who are interested in insects-all designed with the latest child-development research in mind.DiMenna Children's History MuseumThe hands-on displays at this kid-focused arm of the New York Historical Society transport children back through 350 years of US history, with a special focus on NYC. Children are encouraged to climb around and interact with exhibits that highlight the lives of kids who grew up to become famous doctors, athletes and political figures! Little New Yorkers can get in on sing-alongs and crafts. Other family programs include cookings classes, games and story hours.Staten Island Children's MuseumStaten Island Children's Museum nurtures（培养）creativity. It offers hands-on experiences like the Block Harbor（plenty of blocks to play with!）, larger-than-life games like Connect Four and Dominoes, and even the opportunity to climb through a human-sized anthill or play firefighter at Ladder 11, so you'll find immersive（沉浸式的）fun around every corner. Don't forget to stop by Green Living Room powered by the wind energy where the kids can learn about ways to reduce our carbon footprint.1. Which museum provides biology classes for kids?A. Brooklyn Children's Museum.B. Staten Island Children's Museum.C. Children's Museum of Manhattan.D. DiMenna Children's History Museum.2. What can kids do in DiMenna Children's History Museum?A. Play interesting games with great firefighters.B. Know about famous people's childhood lives.C. Run stores like adults in different small streets.D. Cook delicious local food with foreign athletes.3. Where can kids learn how to protect the environment?A. At Ladder 11.B. At the Block Harbor.C In Green Living Room. D. On a human-sized anthill.BIt was New Year time, but I wasn’tlooking forward to it. That winter, my mother and my stepfather moved our family toSouthern California. My brother and I were leaving our ruralAlabamabehind. This would be our first New Year away fromAlabama. My mother took toCalifornialike a swan to a royal lake. My athletic little brother, Paul, was keyed up at a climate that allowed him to go to the beach whenever he wanted.I, however, was a fat child with heavy southern pronunciation. My first day in the new class, I introduced myself in a low voice. The moment I opened my mouth to speak, the whole class burst into laughter, “He talks funny.” It was so frustrating that I went to place a call to Granny Smith after school, who was my biggest support, But I didn’t get through.On Sunday evening, the phone rang. It was Granny. She often took advantage of the discounted long-distance rates on Sundays. She said she’d shipped a New Year package. Sure enough, it arrived. Surprised at the box, large enough to hold a small refrigerator, we eagerly tore it open. The smell of Granny’s house filled the room: a combination of fried meat, sausages, furniture polish and decorations. Her house was tiny and always filled withtackyholiday decorations and homemade food before New Year. But in my childhood eyes, it was precious and fantastic.There were countless tins and containers. We open hem to discover piles of holiday treats. She even included our traditional candy bats. The box was as bottomless as a magical box. There, beneath all these, was familiar holiday.Every New Year that we spent inCalifornia, the postal service would call and say our package was arrived. Over the years, many treasures arrived in the box. For me, it’s always been the best part of the holiday.4. How did the author’s brother feel when they were moving toCalifornia?A. Indifferent.B. Joyful.C. Appreciative.D. Disappointed.5. Why did the author’s classmates laugh at him?A. He spoke in a low voice.B. He made a humorous talk.C. He looked overweight.D. He had a strong accent.6. What does the underlined word “tacky” probably mean?A. Suitable.B. Expensive.C. Cheap.D. Attractive.7. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Granny’s Care PackageB. An UnforgettableHolidayC. Our Move toCaliforniaD. A Telephone Call from GrannyCA man in Indonesia is walking backwards for 435 miles. He's making the trip to encourage the government and others to value and protect Indonesia's rainforests.Medi Bastoni is 43 years old. He is an Indonesian. Indonesia is a large country in the world formed by a group of islands. There are over 16, 000 islands there，and most of them are covered with rainforests. But on Java, where Mr. Bastoni lives, far more forests have been cleared.Mr. Bastoni believes it's important to protect forests from being cut down, and to restore (恢复) them when they have been destroyed. Near his home, Mount Wilis is now being restored, but Mr. Bastoni wants to make the protection continue. That's how he came up with the idea of the 435-mile walk.And walking backwards? Mr. Bastoni wants Indonesians to look back at their past. Walking backwards is a good way to get attention. Right now, Mr. Bastoni's backward walk is pretty big news in Indonesia.Mr. Bastoni is wearing a frame(框架)that supports a large mirror in front of him, above his head. This allows Mr. Bastoni to look behind him while walking backwards. Besides, Mr. Bastoni is carrying a backpack with some clothes and a little food. He is planning on buying more meals from restaurants along the way. He has been sleeping at police stations, security posts, and even strangers homes during the trip. His plan is to cover about 19 miles a day. In early August he was in Sragen -- about 100 miles from his home. It's not clear whether Mr. Bastoni is still on track to arrive in Jakarta by August 17.8. What do we know about rainforests in Indonesia?A. Indonesia has the largest area of rainforests in the world.B. The loss of rainforests is getting serious on Java.C. The islands there are all covered by rainforests.D Local people pay great attention to rainforests.9. Why did Mr Bastoni want to take the 435-mile walk?A With the purpose of fighting climate change.B. With the aim of becoming a healthy person.C. With the hope of rebuilding rainforests.D. With deep love for traditional sports.10. What's the function of the large mirror?A. To make sure of Mr. Bastoni's safety.B. To show Mr. Bastoni's position correctly.C. To allow Mr. Bastoni to look forwards easily.D. To help Mr. Bastoni enjoy views on the road.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. The difficulty of protecting rainforests in Indonesia.B. The importance of rainforests to Indonesia.C. A trip to recall history and attract attention.D. A walking backwards trip to save rainforests.DDogs are often referred to as “man's best friend”. But MacKenzie, a four-pound Chihuahua (奇瓦瓦狗), who was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog competition, is making the world a better place for humans and animals alike. Often called the “Oscars for dogs”, the award recognizes dogs who make great contributions to society.This year's competition attracted over 400 competitors from across the country. While all were impressive, it was tiny MacKenzie who won the judges' hearts. Born at a rescue shelter in Hilton, New York, in 2013, she had a cleft palate (腭裂) that required her to be tube fed for the first year of her life. A life-saving operation, performed in 2014, gave her the ability to eat and drink independently, enabling the tiny dog to focus on doing what she loved most: taking care of others.The seven-year-old Chihuahua is now gainfully “employed” by the Mid Foundation, a Rochester, New York-based non-profit organization that shelters and cares for animals born with disabilities. MacKenzie's official job is “to provide love and care for baby rescue animals born with birth defects”. The Chihuahua is good at her job and hasnurturedmany different species-from puppies to kittens to turkeys, squirrels, birds and even a goat. She acts as their mother and teaches them how to socialize, play, and have good manners.In addition to her role as an animal caretaker, MacKenzie also has the important job of greeting thefoundation's volunteers and friends. The incredible dog, who has lost her ability to bark, also visits area schools to help children understand physical disabilities in both animals and people. Her heart-warming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie worthy of America's top dog honor!12. What made MacKenzie American Hero Dog?A. Being man's best friend.B. Her struggle with disabilities.C. Rescuing animals with disabilities.D. Her contributions to a better world.13. What can we infer about MacKenzie from Paragraph 2?A. Her growth path was not easy.B. She was deserted by her owner.C. She was operated on at two years old.D. She still needs taking care of by others.14. What does the underlined word “nurtured” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Trained.B. Comforted.C. Tended.D. Abused.15. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. MacKenzie—The Most Hard-working DogB. MacKenzie—America's “Most Heroic Dog”C. Chihuahua—Inspiration of Positive EnergyD. Chihuahua—Appeal for Animals' Protection第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年湖北省武汉市高考英语模拟试卷及答案解析
2020年湖北省武汉市高考模拟英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分7.5分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上．录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上．第一节（共5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话．每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项．听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题．每段对话仅读- -遍．例：How much is the shirt？A.₤19.15. B. ₤9.18. C. ₤9.15.答案是C．1．（1.5分）Where are the travelers？A．Beside a river．B．Along the coast．C．Near a lake．2．（1.5分）What are the speakers talking about？A．The medical equipment．B．The medical treatment．C．The medical examination．3．（1.5分）What's the woman's attitude toward the invitation？A．Interested．B．Embarrassed．C．Surprised．4．（1.5分）Why does the man make a call？A．To learn about a scientist．B．To borrow some books．C．To buy a reference book．5．（1.5分）What's the woman doing？A．Applying for a job．B．Asking for some money．C．Working in the community．第二节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白．每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项．听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间．每段对话或独白读两遍．6．（3分）（1）Who will the woman talk to？A．The man's acquaintance．B．Her friends．C．Some professors．（2）Why does the man have to fill out the form？A．To lake his responsibility．B．To show his family background．C．To record his history of adoption．7．（4.5分）（1）What is the possible relationship between the speakers？A．Manager and employee．B．Agent and customer．C．Teacher and student．（2）Where would the woman like to live？A．In the university．B．Near a swimming pool．C．On a bus line．（3）What will they do next？A．Look al some photos．B．Buy an air conditioner．C．Go to see an apartment．8．（4.5分）（1）Why does the boy come home early？A．He wants to have a break．B．The school is too noisy to study．C．He wants to help his mother with dinner．（2）What does the boy think of Alexandra？A．She's hardworking．B．She's easy ﹣going．C．She's wonderful．。
2020年高考英语全真模拟试卷(湖北省用含解析)
第一卷（三部分，共115分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt ?A．£19.15. B．£9.15. C．£9.18.答案是B.1．What did the boy finally get ?A．A colorful bike . B．A blue bike .C．A white bike .2．How long does the woman plan to stay ?A．About seven days . B．About five days . C．About twelve days .3．What do we know about the man ?A．He is making coffee.B．He has a pain in his hands .C．He is busy painting .4．What did the woman do last night ?A．She saw a movie . B．She went to her sister’s . C．She watched a football game . 5．What time will Cathy go to the party ?A．Before seven . B．Around six thirty . C．After seven .第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
2020年高考英语单项选择题模拟试题(2)
2020 年高考英语单项选择题模拟试题（ 2 ）1. That restaurant is extremely popular, ____ you mayhave to wait to get a seat.A. forB. soC. orD. yet【答案】B【解析】句意：那个饭店很火，所以你可能要等位子。
So “所以”，后面跟的是结果。
for ”因为”，后面跟的是原因，or “否则，或者”，yet “不过，但是”。
根据句意，选B。
【难度】容易2. _______ You be careful with the camera. It costs!A .must B. may C. can D. will【答案】A【解析】试题分析：考查情态动词。
根据下文的it costs 可知，照相机很昂贵，故选择A,意为你一定要非常小心对待照相机，它很昂贵。
考查情态动词的用法。
情态动词是每年高考的热点也是难点，此题主要考查情态动词基本意义的辨析。
所以考生需要熟知选项中每个选项的具体意义以及之间的用法区别，然后根据句意选择准确的选项。
选项 B 意为可能;选项C意为能够、有时会；选项D意为会、愿意等。
根据句意，是说话人提出的要求，故选择A,表示必须。
【难度】容易3. The books on the desk, covers are shiny, are prizes for us.A.whichB. whatC. whoseD. that【答案】C【解析】试题分析：考查定语从句。
本题考查定语从句的关系词，先行词为the books，和covers之间存有所相关系，故选择C,意为书的封面。
句意为：桌上的书是给我们的奖励，那些书的封面闪闪发光。
【难度】较易4. More expressways in Sichuan soon to promote the local economy.A. are being builtB. will be builtC. have been builtD.had been built【答案】B【解析】试题分析：考查时态。
2020届湖南、湖北省八市十二校联考高考英语二模试卷解析版
高考英语二模试卷题号I II III IV V总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AVisitors still stop at the old house in Scituate，Massachusetts．But the house is not what brings them there．What they want to see is the old stone well beside it-and the iron-bound water bucket that's put on its edge．Two hundred years ago，this farmhouse was the home of Samuel Woodworth．During the long summers of his childhood，young Samuel would often pause at the well．It was a welcome break，especially on a hot afternoon．On such a day he would eagerly draw a bucketful of cold water and satisfy his thirst with a refreshing drink．When he was fourteen，Woodworth left Scituate for New York City，where he started his own newspaper．Later he worked as an editor at other newspapers and magazines while writing novels，plays，and poetry in his spare time．His life was busy，and he rarely had time to visit the family farm．But Woodworth never stopped thinking of his Scituate home．After work one evening，Woodworth poured himself a glass of city water．After that，he remarked to his wife，Lydia，how wonderful it would be to have a long，cool drink from the oaken bucket at his father's well．Lydia had a suggestion：Why not put it to poetry？It was a suggestion Woodworth could not resist．That night he wrote The Bucket．In it he captured the world of his childhood on a hot summer day and the simple joy of stopping for a drink at his father's well．His poem was an instant success．It seemed to touch everyone who had ever been homesick．At the height of its popularity，The Old Oaken Bucket （as it came to be called）was translated into four languages，and the words were set to a popular tune of the time．Over the years，countless people have read or sung Woodworth's ode to his boyhood．Today it is the official song of Scituate，Massachusetts．1.Why does the author use flashback （倒叙）in Paragraph 2？______A. To help readers appreciate the well water．B. To help readers enjoy city life．C. To help readers understand how hard Woodworth was．D. To help readers learn about Woodworth's childhood life．2.What was Woodworth's purpose for writing the poem？______A. To share his opinion．B. To introduce his hometown．C. To express his emotion．D. To make some complaints．3.What can we infer from the text？______A. The water in the well tasted better than that in the city．B. The well and the water had a deep impression on Samuel's mind．C. Woodworth's wife reminded him of the well and suggested putting it to poetry．D. Not many people paid much attention to the poem at first．4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text？______A. The Old Oaken BucketB. Living in New YorkC. Growing up on the FarmD. 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Applicants to Wowee Magazine are expected to be sociable and enthusiastic．CWhy should mankind explore space？Why should money，time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits？Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth？These are questions that，understandably，are very often asked．Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup as human beings．What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains，and on into all possible areas and environments？The wider the spread of a species，the better its chance of survival．Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible．Nearly every successful civilization has explored，because by doing so，any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for．Without knowledge，we may be completely destroyed by the danger．With knowledge，we can lessen its effects．Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be found．Even if we have no immediate need of them，they will perhaps be useful later．Resources may be more than physical possessions．Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration．The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives ．We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction，in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems．Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products of technological developments in the space industry!While many resources are spent on what seems a small return，the exploration of space allows creative，brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us．While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works，it also holds dangers．The danger exists，but knowledge can help human beings to survive．Without the ability to reach out across space，the chance to save ourselves might not exist．While Earth is the only planet known to support life，surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets．It is true that the lifestyle would be different，but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future．8.Why does the author mention the questions？______A. To express his doubts．B. To compare different ideas．C. To introduce points for discussion．D. To describe the conditions on Earth．9.What is the reason for exploring space based on？______A. Humans are nature born to do so．B. Humans have the tendency to fight．C. Humans may find new sources of food．D. Humans don't like to stay in the same place．10.The underlined word "spin-offs" in Paragraph 4 probably refers to ______ ．A. survival chancesB. unexpected benefitsC. potential resourcesD. physical possessions11.Which of the statements can best sum up the passage？______A. Space exploration has created many wonders．B. Space exploration provides the best value for money．C. Space exploration can benefit science and technology．D. Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth．DA new study has shown how computers and robots powered by artificial intelligence can read human eye movements to "read" human personalities.The eyes, they say, are the windows to the soul. And if that is true, computers and robots powered by sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms (算法) may soon have the ability to peer into your soul. That is the result of a new study on the connection between eye movements and personality, conducted by neuroscience researchers based at the University of South Australia and published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Neuroscience."Eye movements during an everyday task predict aspects of our personality," wrote the researchers, led by University of South Australia neuroscientist Tobias Loetscher, whose team follows 42 study subjects around the university campus recording their eye movements, then determines their personality traits (特点) with "well-established questionnaires" for determining personality type, according to a summary of the study published by the site Science Daily.The researchers fed the data into their Al algorithms and found that computers running the algorithms were able to record human eye movements and immediately determine a person's major personality traits, such as "neuroticism, extraversion (外向)，agreeableness, conscientiousness, as well as perceptual curiosity", the scientists wrote."The new findings could improve the way human beings interact with their computers and other high-tech devices, even robots, allowing for more natural and realistic social interactions with machines," Loetscher said."People are always looking for improved, personalized services. Today's robots and computers are not socially aware so they cannot adapt to non-verbal information," Loetscher said in a statement quoted by Indian Express. This research provides opportunities to develop robots and computers so that they can become more natural, and better at interpreting human social signals."The study revealed previously undiscovered relations between specific personality characteristics and specific eye movement tendencies, according to a summary in Britain's Daily Mail newspaper.12.What do the underlined words "peer into" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Understand.B. Stare at.C. Search for.D. Concern about.13.How did the researchers conduct the research?A. It was carried out in a lab.B. 42 subjects' eye movements were recorded.C. The students' daily movements were tracked.D. Its subjects' personalities were determined by computer.14.According to Tobias Loetscher, what can we know?A. Robots and computers are socially conscious.B. People care less about improved, personalized services.C. Today's robots and computers can accustom to non-verbal information.D. The discovery will improve the interaction between human beings and machines.15.What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Human Personality TraitsB. What Human Eye Movements AreC. Tell Personalities by Eye MovementsD. How Humans and Machines Interact二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共50.0分）If you're going abroad for college，you might be thinking about how to get yourself a safe and cozy home for the years ahead．Of course，dormitories are always a good place to start．but some large state colleges require juniors to live off campus due to the limited number of dorm rooms．(1) ．How to find a house (2) ．If you are just a freshman or don't know many people，don't hesitate to approach some upperclassmen in your classes or clubs．More often than not，upperclassmen have more experience with renting and are more familiar with the area your school is in．Another good idea is to talk to seniors who are currently living off- campus．These seniors' landlords will most likely be looking for new tenants （房客）after graduation．Also，registered realtors（房地产经纪人）might be able to find you a place for a fee．In addition，Facebook groups can also provide some useful information．(3) ．RoommatesHaving roommates can not only save us some money，but also give us valuablecom-panionship．However，remember that finding the right roommates for you is the most important thing，other than safety concerns．(4) ，definitely do not lie about your preferences，schedule，or habits，even if talking about them could make you uncomfortable．On the other side，also remember to ask your potential roommates to tell you about themselves in detail．(5) ，please do everybody a favor by being upfront about it．Constantly running into conflicts with your quiet roommate is definitely the last thing you want．A．If you are a party animalB．While looking for roommatesC．Get along well with your roommatesD．When having a chat with your roommateE．First，you can ask your friends who are already living off campusF．However，be really careful if you get in touch with strangers through the internet G．Nonetheless，renting an apartment can give you some hands-on experience with living16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）A Good Man It's a late Saturday afternoon in early March，and I am sweating in search of the only gift my son wants from Los Angeles：a (21) to the homes of the stars such as Brad Pitt and Jet Li．A cheerful taxi driver says，"No problem．Map sellers are everywhere!" When the taxi stops，a fellow (22) with a thin folded sheet and says："Ten dollars．"Ten dollars! With absolute (23)，I inform him，"That's too much．" The map man leaves．I begin walking，certain I'll find a （an）(24) star map soon．I am (25)．There's hardly anybody on the street．There don't seem to be many real stores，just cars and bars．No maps．No stars．Blocks pass．The sun begins to sink．At the edge of West Hollywood，(26) fellow wanders ahead，selling star maps to some teenage girls．Ten dollars (27)．Forget it．My son will (28)．That night，I call my wife．"Did you get one of those maps to the stars？He's been talking about (29) else．"This (30) is hard to ignore．It's late．At all-night markets：no maps．I head back to the hotel ．Morning is coming．There will be one last (31)．After I check out，I take a taxi．But at nine in the morning，map sellers are (32) to be found．"You know，" says the driver，"The guys with the maps just aren't up yet!" He's right．"Forget it．Let's go to the airport．""Well，" says the driver，"I could (33) you one if you like．"Sure．Trust this guy？I might as well throw cash onto the freeway．But exiting the taxi，I (34) my last chance．I hand him ＄13 and my business card．Three weeks pass．I've (35) on the star map．My son has stopped mentioning it．Then one afternoon，sticking out from under piles of flyers，there it is：a big white envelope．There is a small note．I can hardly read it，(36) I make out a few phrases - "forgive (37)，" "taxi's been down" and，finally，"here's map for your son．" There's no return address．It's signed，"kind regards，M．"I hold the note in my hand，(38) what my son said to me when I got back from Los Angeles．"Did you meet any (39)，Dad？" he asked．Now I know what to tell him．"Yes，I did．I met a guy named M．"If you never (40) anybody，you'll never find the good guys．21. A. decoration B. map C. book D. symbol22. A. argues B. requests C. competes D. approaches23. A. assurance B. permission C. anxiety D. bargain24. A. perfect B. inexpensive C. proper D. detailed25. A. shocked B. confused C. impatient D. wrong26. A. any B. some C. another D. either27. A. still B. even C. almost D. yet28. A. believe B. regret C. understand D. admit29. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing30. A. idea B. news C. change D. reason31. A. try B. journey C. action D. minute32. A. everywhere B. somewhere C. anywhere D. nowhere33. A. give B. mail C. show D. spare34. A. create B. recognize C. deserve D. blow35. A. given up B. thrown doubtsC. refused offersD. dropped in36. A. and B. or C. but D. for37. A. fault B. delay C. carelessness D. rudeness38. A. remembering B. reminding C. reviewing D. realizing39. A. admirers B. friends C. stars D. heroes40. A. look up to B. turn to C. have faith in D. agree with四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）st year，my brother and I went to Miami for a vacation．Some of my friends whohad been there before said it was (1) wonderful holiday destination．Before we went，we had planned for months．When the day came，we were ready．Since it was the first time we (2) （be）there，we were pretty excited．After our plane landed，we went to the hotel．We had made (3) （we）reservation six months (4) （early），but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake．We (5) （tell）that our rooms hadn't been reserved for that week，(6) for the week after．I didn'tunderstand why this would happen and my credit card had already been charged for the reservation．What's worse，the hotel had been fully booked．When we (7) （wonder ）what to do，the manager came out．She was (8) （surprise）helpful．Sheapologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on the top floor．We had never stayed in such an amazing room，and we weren't charged extra．The next day，my brother and I went to the beach (9) some people were playingvolleyball．We got a little (10) （sunburn），but the day had been so relaxing that we didn't mind．五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）42.假定你是李华，美国朋友David来信说他对中国的丝绸文化以及"一带一路"倡议很感兴趣，请给他回信，要点如下：（1）丝绸始于新石器时代；（2）原料为蚕茧，兼具高雅与环保；（3）古丝绸之路对世界文化交流的作用；（4）"一带一路"倡议将产生的深远影响．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可适当增加细节以使行文连贯．参考词汇："一带一路"倡议 the Belt and Road Initiative新石器时代Neolithic Age 蚕茧cocoon答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】C【小题3】B【小题4】A【解析】1．D【解析】推理判断题．根据短文第二段中的"During the long summers of his childhood…draw a bucketful of cold water…"可知，作者倒叙的目的是为了让读者了解诗人的童年生活．2．C【解析】推理判断题．从文章的倒数二、三段可以看出，他写这首诗的目的是表达他对童年时代农场生活以及家乡的思念之情．3．B【解析】推理判断题．根据第四段中的"how wonderful it would be to have a long， cool drink from the oaken bucket at his father's well"可知，水井和水给他留下了很深的印象．4．A【解析】主旨大意题．短文第一段通过游客参观当年Samuel生活过的农场上井边的那只橡木桶引出了伍德沃斯的生活经历和那首诗的创作过程，所以A项最佳．略略5.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】B【小题3】D【解析】1．C．细节理解题．由SUPPORT WORKER的careers@golden-care．com，可知邮箱地址应选C．2．B．细节理解题．由WOWEE MAGAZINE的Pay is based on the number of people who read your articles．You may also receive free tickets to events and free products to test，薪酬是基于阅读你文章的人数．你也可以免费获得活动的门票和免费的产品，故选B．3．D．细节理解题．由WOWEE MAGAZINE的We want people who are：chatty interesting passionate skilled，我们想要的是：健谈的，有趣的，有激情的人，可知选D．本文是几则招聘启事，职位有护工、杂志作者，模特等．阅读理解的做题技巧：先浏览所给的问题以及选择项，然后带着问题在通读原文的基础上快速地找到答案，然后回过头来检查一遍，确保万无一失．还有，最好把答案所在的句子划出来，以便回来检查时更加的省时省力．8.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】A【小题3】B【小题4】D【解析】1． C．推理判断题．本文第一段通过提出一些关于太空探索利弊的问题，目的是引出本文讨论的主题．故选C．2． A．细节理解题．根据第二段的首句和最后一句Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup as human beings．和Perhaps the best reason for e xplo ring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever poss ible．可知人类探索太空是由于基因因素，是天生决定的．故选A．3． B．词义猜测题．根据第四段We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction， in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems．该词后的improvements可推测出该词表示"好处，益处"．故选B．4． D．主旨大意题．根据全文内容可知文章讲述了人类对太空的探索．人类的天性决定了我们一定会探索太空，从已经取得的成绩看，效果不错．此外，探索太空也是对人类的未来负责，可以帮我们寻找新能源，确保了人类的生存．可知太空探索有助于避免地球的潜在危险，故选D．文章讲述了人类对太空的探索．人类的天性决定了我们一定会探索太空，从已经取得的成绩看，效果不错．此外，探索太空也是对人类的未来负责，可以帮我们寻找新能源，确保了人类的生存．阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断12.【答案】【小题1】A【小题2】B【小题3】D【小题4】C【解析】【文章大意】本文为说明文。
2020年武汉中学高三英语二模试题及答案
2020年武汉中学高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALocated besideLake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic symbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope. The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The stadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic medalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic symbol.C.The stadiums.D.The Olympic medals.2.What do you know from The first Olympic symbol?A.The first modern Olympics took place inGreece.B.There are six color1 s on the flag of every country.C.Australia used to be the largest continent on earth.D.The “Olympic Rings” flag was created in 1913.3.What can you do in the section of The stadiums?A.Admire the view ofLake Geneva.B.Meet some famous designers.C.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.D.Talk with guests of honour.BThere is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing. The relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include responsibilities and unconditional love, whichprecludemothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina, 27 years old, said, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common, which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining(保持) and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of work and technology, which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may ormay not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse; the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. Sometimes this is not an equal relationship. Daughters don’t always feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. But mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers always “trump(胜过)” friends.4. What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. differ.B. benefit.C. prevent.D. change.5. What can we learn from what Marina said?A. Best friends will not spend money on her wedding.B. Best friends will not remind her of important issues in life.C. Her mother is wiser on account of her age.D. Her mother is definitely not her best friend.6. Why can a mother and a daughter build a even closer relationship today?A. Because they share advanced technology with each other.B. Because they work together to support the whole family.C. Because they experience the same values and traditions.D. Because they have common experience in life and work.7. What is the text mainly about?A. How to build a good mother and daughter relationship.B. A mother-daughter relationship is irreplaceable.C. Mothers want to be daughters’ friends.D. A daughter is a mother’s best friend.CIf you easily make mistakes when in a hurry, a new study from Michigan State University—the largest of its kind to date-found that meditation (冥想) could help you improve the situation.The research tested how open monitoring meditation (OMM)—or, meditationthat focuses awareness on feelings or thoughts as they unfold in one’s mind and body—alteredbrain activity in a way that suggested increased error recognition.“People’s interest in meditation is outpacing what science can prove in terms of effects and benefits.” said Jeff Lin, MSU psychology doctoral candidate and study co-author. “But it’s amazing to me that we were able to see how one session of a guided meditation could produce changes to brain activity in non-meditators.”“Some forms of meditation have you focus on a single object, commonly your breath, but open monitoring meditation is a bit different,” Lin said, “It has you tune inward and pay attention to everything going on in your mind and body. The goal is to sit quietly and pay close attention to where the mind travels without getting too caught up in the scenery.”Lin and his MSU co-authors—William Eckerle, Ling Peng and Jason Moser—hired more than 200 participants to test how open monitoring meditation affected how people detect and respond toerrors.The participants, who had never meditated before, were taken through a 20-minute open monitoring meditation exercise while the researchers measured brain activity through electroencephalography (脑电图), or EEG. Then, they completed a computerized distraction (分心) test.“The EEG can measure brain activity at the millisecond level, so we got precise measures of brain activity right after mistakes compared to correct responses,” Lin said. “A certain neural signal occurs about half a second after an error called the error positivity, which is linked to conscious error recognition. We found that the strength of this signal is increased in the meditators to controls.”“These findings show what just 20 minutes of open monitoring meditation can do to improve the brain’s ability to detect and pay attention to mistakes,” Moser said.8. What does the underlined word “altered” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Changed.B. Prevented.C. Started.D. Recorded.9. Why is open monitoring meditation different?A. It is just aimed at a single object.B. It clears your mind of everything.C. It gets too caught up in the scenery.D. It focuses on where the mind travels.10. What did the researchers do for the studyA. They hired people who had meditated before.B. They measured the participants’ brain activity.C. They reminded the participants to avoid errors.D. They had non-meditators design a distraction test.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Turn to OMM to Avoid Acting in a HurryB. You’re Able to Recognize Errors ConsciouslyC. Meditators’ Brain Proves Much More ActiveD. OMM Can Help You Make Fewer MistakesDTo Rehan Staton, his childhood was a life of privilege — loving parents, a supportive big brother and a pleasant, private school education. Everything changed when his mother left the country and his father lost his job.He had to sleep with a heavy jacket on when it was cold. He was always hungry. He said he couldn't concentrate at school and would sleep during class. He went from straight. As to near the bottom of his class. A teacher told him he needed special education, which made him hate school.Staton spent his high school years as an excellent athlete, raining to become a professional boxer. He had won a lot of martial arts competitions.But a tragedy struck him in his senior year when Staton suffered serious tendonitis (肌腱炎), in both shoulders. He couldn’t lift either arm for months. His dream of becoming a professional player failed. He struggled to apply to colleges but was refused byall of them.Staton’s body slowly recovered from martial arts and he got a job as a rubbish collector. Many co-workerscouldn't help but ask him a simple question, “What are you doing here? You’re smart. You are too young to be here. Go to college.” It was the first time someone outside his family had spoken highly of his intelligence. It was the co-workers thatem enedhim to return to school.Several co-workers put Staton in touch with a professor atBowieStateUniversity. The professor was impressed with their conversation and persuaded the admissions board to change its former decision.Going to college forced Staton’s older brother, Reggie, to drop out. They both knew someone had to be working full time along with their dad. It was a decision Reggie made on his own.After receiving a 4.0, Staton succeeded in becoming a student at theUniversityofMaryland. But he still had a long way to go to attend Harvard Law eventually...12. What finally changed Rehan Staton’s happy childhood?A. His brother’s losing the job.B. His serious health problem.C. His father’s sudden death.D. His mother’s leaving the country.13. What does the underlined word “em ened” in the fourth paragraph mean?A. Force.B. Direct.C. Encourage.D. Accompany.14. Why did Staton’s elder brother have to drop out of school?A. He wanted his brother to study further.B. His father asked him to leave school.C. He had lost interest in most lessons.D. He had to go out to find his mother.15. What will the writer mainly talk about next?A. What Rehan Staton planned to do after entering Harvard.B. How Rehan Staton managed to be admitted to Harvard.C. Why Rehan Staton decided to choose to go to Harvard.D. When Rehan Staton would be successful in Harvard Law.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
英语_2020年湖北省黄冈市高考英语模拟试卷(二)含答案
2020年湖北省黄冈市高考英语模拟试卷（二）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项．1. Amazon has changed the way we shop﹣you can get anything on thesite, right? Actually, the retail （零售） giant has to draw the line on some products． Here are the items you'll have to find elsewhere．PetsThankfully, you cannot expect to purchase the family pet on Amazon． Pets, livestock（牲畜）, and marine mammals are strictly prohibited（禁止） from being sold on the site and with good reason﹣primarily being that none of these should be kept in a warehouse awaiting an order． If you're prepared to adopt an animal, one option is to search Petco's listing of adoptable pets in your area． And, of course, rescuing an animal from a local shelter will do a world of good for both your family and its newest member．Lottery （彩票）ticketsMost of us wouldn't turn down an opportunity to strike it rich, but you're still going to have to wait in line if you want to score a lottery ticket． On Amazon's list of prohibiteditems are lottery tickets． Rules and regulations about selling lotto tickets vary by state and merchants must apply to become a retailer of lottery tickets． For example, the California Lottery asks that potential sellers have more than 200 customers daily, be able to accommodate official lottery equipment, and be in a retail setting like a grocery or gas station, among others．TobaccoYou can find a variety of things for a smoking habit, like ashtrays, pipes, and cigarette paper, on Amazon, but don't expect to find any actual tobacco products． E﹣cigarettes, regardless of whether or not they contain nicotine, are also a no﹣no on the site． It would simply be boring for the company to check the age of buyers ordering tobacco products online．（1）Why is there a ban on selling pets on Amazon？________A Because selling pets on the Internet is illegal in the world．B Because it's not safe to buy animals on the Internet．C Because animals can't be put in the storehouse to sell．D Because animals can only be bought from local shelters．．（2）What can you do if you want to buy a lottery ticket？________A Accommodate official lottery equipment yourself．B Apply to become a retailer of lottery tickets yourself．C Live a life yourself near a grocery store or gasstation． D Queue at a lottery ticket store to get one on the spot．．（3）What can you buy on Amazon according to the text？________A Cigarette paper．B Marine mammals．C Lottery equipment．D E﹣cigarettes．2. They were a happy family: four daughters all in the same school in different grades． The youngest, Janice, who was in my class, seemed to be glued （粘）to hermother's skirts． The three older girls took the bus to school every morning, but Janice was always driven to school by her mother．One Friday, Janice's mother asked for a talk with me． She said in a soft voice, "My husband is going to Europe on business for two weeks, and he insists that I go with him． I have tried to explain over and over that Janice needs me here． But he thinks that she will be fine without me so I have no choice; I have to go． I have told the babysitter to drive her every morning． Will you please give Janice special attention and help her? I want to be sure everything goes well for her．"I told her that we would make every effort to support Janice． I even volunteered to meet Janice at her car so she would see a familiar face． As a mother myself, I'd like tohelp． Janice's mother thanked me for our understanding．On Monday morning, expecting a tearful, anxious child, I planned a special program of fun and games． I waited outside to greet Janice, but just then the bus arrived and not three, but four girls got off． Janice skipped along joyfully, saying "goodbye" to her sisters as she ran with two friends into the classroom． I walked slowly into the classroom and called Janice over to ask how the bus ride went． Impatiently she said, "Oh, I always want to take the bus with the other kids, but Mother needs to be with me． You see there won't be any more babies, so I have to be a baby a little longer． While she is away, I'll just ride the bus every day． I am five , you know．（1）Why did Janice's mother want to have a talk with the author？________A To ask her to help Janice with her homework．B To ask her to pick up Janice every day．C To ask her to give Janice more attention．D To ask her to meet Janice at her car．．（2）What did the author not do for Janice？________A Plan a special program of fun and games．B Wait for her outside theschool． C Greet her when she got off the bus． D Ask about her bus ride．．（3）What did Janice look like on Monday morning？________A She was tearful and anxious．B She was worried about her mother．C She missed her mother very much．D She was happy rather than sad．．（4）What do we know from the passage？________A Janice is too young to go to school by bus．B Janice likes taking the bus to school．C Janice doesn't like her babysitter．D Janice is no longer a child．3. Actors Keira Knightley and Kristen Bell have both commented on their worries about using Disney princesses as role models for their children．On a famous talk show, Knightley said her daughter （who was born in 2015）was banned" from watching Cinderella, which Disney produced as a cartoon in 1950 and a live﹣action film in 2015． "Cinderella waits around for a rich guy to rescue her． Don't． Rescue yourself! Obviously．"Knightley added that she had also forbidden The Little Mermaid, the 1989 cartoon． "This is the one that I'm quite annoyed about because I really like the film． I mean, the songs aregreat, but do not give up your voice for a man． Well, that's a little difficult to handle, butI'm keeping to it．"Bell, the star of Frozen, expressed her disapproval of the Snow White fairy tale, which became a classic Disney cartoon in 1938． In an interview with parents, Bell said: "I look at my girls and ask, "Don't you think it's very unusual that Snow White didn't ask the old witch why she needed to eat the apple? Or where she got that apple? I say, "I would never take food from a stranger, would you? " And my kids respond, "No! ' And I think I′m doing something right．"Bell, who played a Disney princess in Frozen, said she also used the story to illustrate issues about permission． She says that she asked her children: "Don't you think that it's very strange that the prince kisses Snow White without her permission? …Because y ou cannot kiss someone if they're sleeping!"Bell later responded to criticism on social media． To one user she wrote: "Everything is a message to our children, because they are sponges（海绵）that soak up everything and are learning how to be adults through what they see． I want my girls to see and practice critical thinking and respectful behavior．"（1）Why did Knightley stop her daughter from watching The Little Mermaid？________A Because Knightley disliked it．B Because the little mermaid wastricky． C Because the film showed wrong values． D Because the songs in the film were annoying．．（2）What can we infer about Bell from Paragraph 4？________A Bell thought Snow White behaved well．B Bell didn't know how to persuade her kids．C Bell wanted her kids to learn from Snow White．D Bell believed her kids should be critical about the film．．（3）What qualities do Knightley and Bell expect their children to have？________A Curious and hard﹣working．B Smart and generous．C Independent and good ﹣mannered．D Critical and proud．．（4）What can be a suitable title for the text？________A Say No to Disney PrincessesB Rescue YourselvesC Doing SomethingRight D Practice Critical Thinking．4. Imagine you are opening your own company and want to hire a manager． You have two candidates and they are both capable and experienced, so who would you rather hire: Julia Watson or Shobha Bhattacharva? Chances are that you would prefer Watson, right? But why?"Easy names are evaluated as more familiar, less risky and less dangerous, " Eryn Newman, a scientist at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, told Scientific American． As a result, people with easier names are often assumed to be more trustworthy． This is what Newman and her teammates have found in their recent study． In the experiment, they picked 18 different foreign names, including difficult ﹣ to ﹣pronounce ones like Yevgeni Dherzhinsky and easy names like Bodo Wallmeyer． They thenattached each name with a statement such as "turtles are deaf" and" giraffes are the only mammals that cannot jump" and asked volunteers whether they thought the claims were true．The results showed that claims connected to easier names were more often ranked as believable than those attributed to difficult names, regardless of what the truth really was． In fact, previous studies have already found that our judgments about products canbe affected by their names． For example, we tend to think of a food additive（添加剂）with an easier name as safer and a stock with an easier name as more lucrative（利润丰厚的）according to Medical Daily．But researchers pointed out that ________ can change depending on where someone comes from． For example, a native British man may find "Yevgeni Dherzhinsky" hard to pronounce while Russian people could say it without effort． Newman hopes that this finding can make us better see our biases （偏见）．It's not just unfair to people that we make judgments based on gut feelings（直觉）rather than facts, and it can sometimes have serious consequences．For example, we may choose to believe certain eyewitnesses in court simply because their names sound more trustworthy even if they are actually lying． Or, we may let go of qualified job candidates due to their "difficult" names．Now, if you could make that decision again, would you still prefer Julia Watson to Shobha Bhattacharva?（1）What did Newman and her teammates discover in their experiment？________A Volunteers with easier names were more likely to choose true claims．B A difficult name doesn't influence the way the volunteers viewed the claims．C Volunteers trusted claims paired with easy names more often．D Volunteers trusted claims connected with difficult names．．（2）The underlined words "this effect" in Paragraph 5 refer to the effect________．A names have on peoples judgmentsB gut feelings have on people from differentplaces C of decisions made based on facts D of people's biases against certain typesof people．（3）What can we conclude from the last paragraph？________A We should think twice before we make a decision．B The harder your name is to pronounce， the more likely it is you will get a job．C Judging people based on their names may cause serious problems．D Russians have less bias against people's names than the British．．（4）What is probably the best title for the text？________A Names Affect ProductsB Employers Prefer Shobha BhattacharvaC Difficult Names are TrustworthyD Easy Names Win Out．第二节（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．5. Lead has proved to be a useful metal．（1）_______It goes into car batteries and also helps make bright pigments， used to paint walls， metal work and toys．（2）_______ In the worst cases it causes comas（昏迷）and death． More often its effectsare slow but harmful． Research shows that lead is a threat to little babies， who are most likely to take in dust and paint chips that contain lead． Their brains can be easily harmed．（3）_______The dangers of lead have long been known． American banned it from paint 40 years ago，and by the late 1990s leaded petrol had been stopped gradually in almost all rich countries． But the effects continue to exist．（4）_______The situation is more alarming inthe poor world， where the use of lead﹣based paints is spreading． As people in Asia and Africa become richer， they start to decorate their homes， but the paint they use， even from pots labeled "lead﹣free$^{，"}$， often contains it．It is neither difficult nor expensive to stop using lead．（5）_______And industrial use is no exception， because the contamination （污染物）spreads and industrial paint inevitably finds its way into the consumer market． Yet only four sub﹣Saharan African countries have formally placed bans and local factories are often unaware of the harm that lead causes．A．Yet lead is also a poison．B．It turns up everywhere．C．All countries should ban lead in paint．D．Half a million American children are diagnosed with lead poisoning．E．There is no excuse for poor countries to repeat the mistake of rich ones．F．Taking some simple precautions can help protect you and your family from lead exposure．G．But only years after exposurre are the results apparent in lower IQ and learning disabilities．第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．6.Nailed itLast July, Peters, （1）_______, rolled her wheelchair into a nail（指甲）salon with the idea of doing her nails． But Peters, who has cerebral palsy（大脑性瘫痪）, was 41．The salon, she says, told her that they were afraid it would be（2）_______difficult to properly paint her nails given that her hands（3）_______What was meant to be a day of beauty happiness for Peters was now a （4）_______．（5）_______the interaction from a few feet away was a Walmart cashier（收银员）aboutto go on her（6）_______． Ebony Harris, 40, （7）_______ in Peters, a Walmart regular, a similar spirit． "She's a girlie girl, "Harris told ABC 12 of Flint, Michigan． "She', s just like you, me, mydaughter, anybody． She wants to look （8）_______． So why can't she? "Harris（9）_______Peters． "Do you want me to do your nails? " she asked． A smile（10）_______across Peters's face． "Yeah!"They shopped for nail polish and （11）_______on a bright blue ﹣ a statement color that would catch every eye． They then made their （12）_______ into a neighboring Subway, and found a table for two． Harris （13）_______took Peters's hand into hers and carefully began painting her nails．"I was a little nervous and was shaking too because I didn't want to （14）_______her nails up, " Hams admitted to ABC News． "I told her she's a blessing to us , to anybody, not（15）_______ me． She makes me look at life and appreciate it much （16）_______ than I have．"Watching it all with （17）_______was Subway employee Tasia Smith． What struck her most was theease and gentleness （18）_______by Harris as she painted Peters's nails, all the while chatting（19）_______they were old friends． Smith was so taken by the scene that she wrote about it on Facebook．" She was so （20）_______ with her, " she wrote． " Thank you to the Walmart worker for making this beautiful girl's day!"（1）A turned offB turned onC turned awayD turned back（2）A soB veryC muchD too（3）A shookB wavedC hurtD moved（4）A questionB successC disappointmentD surprise（5）A LookingB WatchingC StaringD Searching（6）A breakB workC tripD picnic（7）A knewB recognizedC keptD had（8）A happyB prettyC sadD honest（9）A praisedB smiledC approachedD asked（10）A coveredB litC leftD spread（11）A settledB disagreedC soughtD discussed（12）A roadB directionC wayD aim（13）A gentlyB fiercelyC violentlyD gradually（14）A paintB doC cutD mess（15）A exactlyB entirelyC reallyD just（16）A lessB moreC fewerD worse（17）A kindnessB admirationC helpD amazement（18）A wantedB requiredC shownD surrounded（19）A becauseB thoughC even ifD as if（20）A patientB satisfiedC popularD familiar第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分15分）第二节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式．7. It happened in a holiday when I was 18 years old．I（1）________（be） to fly to Brussels．I set my alarm （2）________（get） up early．There was one problem：I had never used an alarm before．I was uncertain whether the button on the top had to be up or down．I got little sleep as I worried about it all night．I （3）________ （obvious） had made the wrong（4）________（choose） because the next morning I woke only a short while before sunrise．I panicked and grabbed my belongings．I didn't even have time to shower（5）________set off to the airport．Now I had less than an hour before my flighty left．Not（6）________ （have） much experience on buses，I （7）________（make） extremely angry by the bus driver（8）________pulled over and waited every few streets．I had to do something，so I went to him and informed him that I was late for my flight and so we needed to move on．He stared（9）________me，but he continued his route at the same pace．When I finally got to the airport，I rushed to find where I had to check in．But I still missed my flight．The lady at the deskfelt so sorry for me（10）________she offered to change the flight at no extra cost．第四部分写作（共两节，满分10分）第一节短文改错（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）8. 假定英语课上英语老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有 10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．The instant I stepped in high school； I have made up my mind to study hard the purpose of entering the good university． In the first year， I made a lot of new friends， all of who were so excellent． I felt great pressure during the second year． My scores went up and down and I felt so worrying． I told me that I needed relaxation． Listen to music was a good way． Besides， I would like to talk with my friends， because they understand me． We would have some tea in the shop and then share secret． When we laughed out happy， all the annoyance would disappear．第二节书面表达（满分25分）9. 假设你是李华，表格内容节选自你的美国朋友Tom给你写的一封信，请根据来信内容给他回一封信．注意：词数80左右．2020年湖北省黄冈市高考英语模拟试卷（二）答案1. CDA2. CCDB3. CDCA4. CACD5. B,A,G,D,C6. CDACBABBCDACADDBBCDA7. was,to get,obviously,choice,and,having,was made,who/that,at,that8. The instant I stepped in high school； I have made up my mind to study hard ∧the purpose of entering the good university． In the first year， I made a lot of new friends， all of who were so excellent． I felt great pressure during the second year． My scores went up and down and I felt so worrying． I told me that I needed relaxation．Listen to music was a good way． Besides， I would like to talk with my friends， because they understand me． We would have some tea in the shop and then share secret． When we laughed out happy， all the annoyance would disappear．解析1．have改为had．考查时态．和 stepped 时态一致，表示"已经下定决心"，用过去完成时态，所以助动词have改为had．2．the前加with．考查固定短语．表示"带着做某事的目的"，用固定短语with the purpose of ，所以the前加with．3．the改为a．考查冠词．修饰名词good university，表示"一所好的大学"，用不定冠词，所以the改为a．4． who改为whom．考查定语从句．代指先行词new friends，在非限制性定语从句里，做all of的宾格，所以who改为whom．5．worrying改为worried．考查派生词．做I felt so 的表语，表示"担心的"，用形容词worried．6．me改为myself．考查反身代词．和主语 I 一致，做told 的宾语，用反身代词，所以me改为myself．7．Listen改为Listening．考查动名词．做句子 was a good way的主语，用动名词，所以Listen改为Listening．8． understand改为understood．考查时态．根据上文可知本句用一般过去时态，所以谓语动词用过去式understood．9． secret改为secrects．考查名词．根据 would 可知表示过去常常一起分享秘密，所以不止一个秘密，所以用可数名词复数secrects．10．happy改为happily．考查副词．修饰动词laughed out ，用副词，所以happy改为happily．9. Dear Tom，I' m sorry to hear that you're not feeling well at the moment． I'd like to give you some advice．（点明猪心目的）If you really want to go hiking， you can talk with your parents， telling them you're old enough to look after yourself．【高分句型一】 In addition，you can explain that hiking can not only help strengthen your body but improve your abilityto solve any possible difficulty you might meet， which would be important for your development．【高分句型二】 I believe they will understand you．（给出建议）Wish you a happy summer vacation．（表达祝愿）Yours，Li Hua。
高考英语二模测试题(原卷版)
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湖北省黄冈中学2020年高考英语二模试卷(解析版)
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
B. On March 7th.
C. On March 5th.
7 （1）Why is the man worried about Carol？
A. She lost her credit card.
B. She fails to pay her money back.
C. She is crazy about buying things.
（2）What will the man do to deal with Carol's problem？
A. Remain silent.
B. Talk to her about it.
C. Try to ask her family for help.
8.（1）How many pieces of luggage does the woman have？
C. To encourage students to protect the environment.
（2）What is the man concerned about at first？
A. Where he will get food from.
B. How he can eat healthily.
2020年武汉中学高三英语二模试题及答案
2020年武汉中学高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI started working with my hands at a young age. The youngest of five brothers, I took on the role as a “maintenance (维修) man” at an early age for our family’s small grocery store. Often my dad wouldn’t give me a clear idea of how something shouldbe done, so I just had to figure it out by researching or through trial and error.Fast forward to 2016 and those problem-solving skills would become the focus of Tippecanoe High School’s Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teach the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didn’t have the resources at the time to do much else. The idea of attracting some type of funding seemed very important. Designing, building and selling a tiny house on wheels seemed like the perfect project to accomplishthe task. I reached out to a number of local businesses and most of them responded with the greatest support for what x k w we were doing.This year we added a new element to the program. Through one of our partners, we were able to connect with the nonprofit Veteran’s Ananda Incorporated. Students in the Homebuilding class are leading the design and production of micro houses to be donated to this organization. The new partnership gives the students another focus to consider when designing and building the houses.There has been no shortage of students since our first year. Three years ago we had 41 students, the next 191, and this year it was limited to just over 160 students so we could have a safe and manageable classroom environment. The number of girls taking the class has risen steadily over the last few years as well. This class offers something for everyone and the skills are universal.1. How can we describe the young author?A. He opened a small grocery store.B. He did a lot of research in the lab.C. He enjoyed doing hands-on activities.D. He learnt about maintenance from his father.2. What do the underlined words “the task” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Getting some financial support.B. Selling a tiny house on wheels.C. Reaching out to many local businesses.D. Offering the students some problem-solving skills.3. What can be inferred about the Homebuilding class from the last paragraph?A. Its size needs increasing.B. Itis popular with the students.C. It has caused some safety concerns.D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.BTwo years ago, I decided to study at theUniversityofSt. Edwardsin the city ofAustin,Texas. When I was on my research to find the perfect place to study in, I considered many aspects: a safe place, a city where there were companies devoted to marketing or technology, a place where speaking Spanish and English was an advantage and a school where I could learn about digital strategies (数字策略). After comparing and evaluating many cities and universities. I finally decided onAustin.Since I arrived inAustin,Texas. I had been living inside the university where I had a private room and shared common areas with more students. University life was not very different from the life inMexicoand classes weresemblableand the way of socializing too. However, in theUnited States, the classes were more practical and teachers encouraged you to be self-responsible and complete your tasks.The classes that I was taking were related to social media, digital marketing and advertising. I was very excited to be able to study technology-related courses.What I liked most about the experience was being able to live with students from many places, which allowed me to learn from other cultures and to share mine with other students. Also, international student services usually organized events and tours that helped me to get to know the city and the school.I certainly think that studying abroad is a beneficial experience. It makes us capable of understanding cultural differences and accepting diversity. Personally, I would suggest that you first determine what your goals are by going abroad, research the opportunities and lifestyle, evaluate your universities,and finally decide on the one where you feel more comfortable, connecting with your values and way of seeing life.4. Which of the following can best describe the author according to paragraph 1？A. Casual.B. Cautious.C. Changeable.D. Adventurous.5.What does the underlined word “semblable” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Worthwhile.B. Practical.C. Same.D. Similar.6. What made the author most pleased?A. Speaking Spanish and English inAustin,Texas.B. Working as a designer in a technology company.C. Having a chance to learn about different cultures.D. Organizing many events and tours independently.7. What are the students who intend to study abroad advised to do?A. Be careful to choose the university to study in.B. Set no limits on theiracademic performances.C. Study where they're familiar with everything.D. Adjust personal lifestyles for the university.CNina Wygant, 11, sits in front of a long table in a classroom that looks more like a trendy coffee shop than an elementary school classroom. Some of her fifth-grade classmates at Hopewell Memorial Junior High School sit on high-top chairs at counters. Others choose to sit in club chairs or soft bean bags in comfortable. "I like it because it gives us an environment we like or need to settle down and read a book that we would like to concentrate on instead of having desks and being all quiet," said Vivian Garcia, 10. “You can just space out and have your own little area. I find it very amazing that you can pick your own books instead of being told what to read.”That’s the end goal, said teacher Heather Shadish. Reading has always been a passion for this English language arts and science teacher, a passion she instills（灌输）in her pupils. Back then, in her literature class in graduate school at Chatham University, a professor read aloud the first chapter ofBecause of Winn-Dixieby Kate DiCamillo, a Newbery Medalist. "That was the moment I knew I wanted to some day teach reading. There was a spark there. I just felt these are the kind of books I need to share with kids ---the books that are going to make them feel something and make them fall in love with reading instead of reading being achore.”But information in children's workbooks is limited, so they open tablets and connect to Epic - a digital library that's free to educators and librarians, but $7.99 a month for parents — giving kids unlimited access to approximately 35,000 books（both print and audio）, quizzes and videos to enhance learning.“Epic gives students access to information not found in a textbook and presents it in a more interesting way," she said.8. What does Vivian think of the reading experience?A. She favors club chairs and free discussion.B. She feels comfortable to be told what to read.C. She enjoys the environment and reading choice.D. She finds it easy to pick a book in a crowded area.9. What does the underlined word “chore" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Task.B. Process.C. Habit.D. Skill.10. What can children get from Epic?A. Free audio books.B. Tasks on reading levels.C. Advice from educators.D. Useful learning resources.11. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. A Teacher's New Reading MethodB. Pupils' love of Reading RoomC. Options of Teaching ReadingD. Easy Access to Digital ReadingDIdentifying the chemical makeup of pigment (色素) used in ancient documents, paintings, and watercolor1 s is criticalto restoring and conserving the precious artworks. However, despite numerous efforts, scientists had been unable to determine the source of folium, a popular blue dye used to color1 manuscripts (手稿) in Europe during the middle ages — from the 5th to the 15th century. Now, a team of researchers fromPortugalhas finally uncovered the mysterious ingredient responsible for the gorgeous blueish-purple color1 that helped bring ancient illustrations and texts to life.The research team began byporing overinstructions penned by European dye makers from the 12th, 14th, and 15th centuries. They found what they were seeking in a 15th-century text entitledThe Book on How to Make All the Color Paints for Illuminating Books. However, translating the instructions was no easy task. It was written in the now extinct Judaeo-Portuguese language, and though the source of the dye was traced back to a plant, no name was mentioned.However, by piecing together suggestions from the text, the scientists were able to determine that the dyewas made from the bluish-green berries of the chrozophora tinctoria plant. After an extensive search, the team found a few varieties of the plant growing along the roadside near the town ofMonsarazin southPortugal.The detailed instructions gave the researchers critical clues — including the best time to pick the berries. “You need to squeeze the fruits, being careful not to break the seeds, and then to put them on linen (亚麻).” The scientist says the detail was important since broken seeds polluted the pigment, producing an inferior quality ink. The dyed linen, which was left to dry, was an efficient way to store and transport the pigment during ancient times. When needed, the artist would simply cut off a piece of the cloth and dip it with water to squeeze out the blue color1 .Once the key ingredient had been identified, the researchers began to determine the dye’s molecular structure. To their surprise, they found that folium was not like any other known permanent blue dyes — it was an entirely new class of color1 , one they named chrozophoridin. “Chrozophoridin was used in ancient times to make a beautiful blue dye for painting.” the team wrote in the study. “Thus, we believe that this will not be our final word on this amazing plant and its story and that further discoveries will follow soon.”12. The primary purpose of the study is to ________.A. restore and conserve ancient precious artworksB. determine the substance making up the foliumC. prove the ancient dye-making technique was organicD. identify which class of color1 folium belongs to13. The underlined phrase “poring over”in the second paragraph means ________.A. discussing publiclyB. testing repeatedlyC. passing directlyD. reading carefully14. What can be learned about the blue dye folium?A. It was essentially an inferior type of ink.B. It was the only kind made from wild berries.C. It could be carried and used easily.D. It was carefully squeezed from broken seeds.15. The article is mainly about _________.A. how the mystery ofa thousand-year-old blue dye was solvedB. why the researchers took the trouble to recreate the dyeC. what needs to be done to make an organic dye from a plantD. when and where the discovery of the dye was made第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届武汉高级中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析
2020届武汉高级中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AJuanito Estrella has been a housekeeping manager on the US-based large passenger ship Carnival Spirit for 18 months and feels he has found the suitable position in his career(职业). He has always wanted to travel. “I guess I am a really restless spirit.I like traveling, so when the chance came, I jumped at it,” he says.The chance came in the form of a newspaper advertisement for work on cruise ships（游船）. At the time Estrella was the housekeeping manager at a Melbourne hotel. He applied and, after two interviews, a medical check and police clearance, the job was his.Estrella is responsible(负责的)for the cleanliness of the ship, making sure that 160 crew work properly. “I enjoy it because there is no other work-you wake up each day in a different place anda different culture. It’s exciting when you go to the next country and you don’t understand the language,” he says.Estrella likes being busy and getting to know people from all over the world. The 1,000 crew come from 94 countries, and Estrella has learnt Spanish and a little Croatian.But there is adownside. “You cannot get really drunk...because you have safety responsibilities to yourself and others,” he says. “You don’t really think about home.You start to think about home only when you get closer to your vacation and wonder what you’ll be doing.”Life on the ship is anything but cruising. Estrella and his fellows work at least 10 hours a day, seven days a week. He warns the job is not for everybody. “You have to love being busy and be prepared to work every day-and to give up drinking too much alcohol.” In his spare time, if the ship sails into a port, Estrella explores it, otherwise he works out in the crew’s gym, goes on the internet or calls home.1.Which of the following is true?A.He has been a housekeeping manager for 18 months.B.He doesn’t drink wine now.C.He cannot speak a foreign language.D.He used to be a housekeeping manager.2.The underlined word“downside”in paragraph 5 probably means ________ .A.disappointmentB.disadvantageC.failureD.loss3.In the last paragraph, the writer thinks that life on the ship is ________.A.not a tiring journey at allB.just an interesting voyageC.far from a voyage for pleasureD.more than a pleasant travel by seaBEveryone can be angry. But if you take the time to actually examine your anger instead of just “feeling” angry, you’ll have a better understanding of yourself. Knowing why you feel so angry can provide you with some surprising answers. These answers can enable you to suddenly grow spiritually and mentally.I can give you a personal example. I went to a meeting once and I was verbally attacked over an application I supported at my workplace. Various people went on and on about how terrible this system was and that it never worked. That didn’t bother me that much. I was used to that but one of the comments that was said was, “Your job is pointless.” This really upset meand at the time, I was ly furious(发怒地) with that comment.I was so angry and upset that they would treat me that way. Once I took the time to think about what was really making me so mad. I learned a lot. I realized that the comment was more truethan I wanted to admit. In the big scheme of things, my job was pointless. It wasn’t what I really wanted to be doing with my life and this was what frustrated me the most. Here I was pouring part of my heart and soul into a job I didn’t even really want to do. I was using it as a crutch(拐杖) because I didn’t have the confidence in myself to take the scary road towards what I really wanted to do. As soon as I realized that, a lot of my anger just melted away. I also realized that I needed to start focusing on what I really wanted to do.I now consider this incident as a great gift It got me back on track to moving in the direction I wanted to go with my life. I probably wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t taken the time to figure out why I was really so angry.4. What made the author angry at the meeting?A. The system of the company was terrible.B. Someone said his job is insignificant.C. The policy of the company didn’t work.D. The application he supported was of no effect.5. What brought down the anger of the author?A. The apology someone made at the meeting.B. The crutch he used to take the scary road.C. His awareness of the fact that the comment was true.D. The courage he had to overcome the challenges.6. Why did the author consider the incident as a gift?A. It brought him back on track to the goal.B. It helped him get promoted to a higher position.C. It helped him change his character since then.D. It provided him with confidence in his career.7. What can be the best title of the passage?A. How to Cope with Verbal Attack in a CompanyB. Avoid Being Pointless at WorkC. Anger Is Harmful to HealthD. Understanding Yourself Better Through AngerCImagine that youare a superhero. Your superpowers are activated by a special suit. The suit communicates with your brain. It allows you to do amazing things with only a thought. By concentrating on strength, for example, you can kick a soccer ball across a field. By focusing on swift actions, you can jump to the top of a tree.Such a connection between mind and machine may sound like a fantasy. To scientists, though, it is a very real goal. They are creating machines that let disabled monkeys walk. These machines may soon help disabled humans do the same. Unlike other bionic devices, these robotic “super suits” do not communicate with muscles and nerves. Instead, they have a direct line to the brain.In 2005, doctors drilled a hole in the skull of Hutchinson, who had lost her right arm in an accident. Then they inserted a sensor onto her motor cortex (大脑皮层运动区). Wires connected the sensor to a receiver on her head. After she recovered, researchers pluggedHutchinson’s receiver into a cable that relayed signals from her brain to computers. Then they connected a robotic arm to the computers. The computerscould interpretHutchinson’s brain signals to move the arm.Soon,Hutchinson, the computer, and the robotic arm became a team.Hutchinsonwas even able to lift her hand and drink from a cup. “She smiled when she put down that drink—that’s everything.” says Donoghue, a brain scientist.Today other scientists are building on that success. One of those scientists is Dr. Miguel Nicolelis, who designed a whole-body bionic equipment. In 2014, a disabled former athlete kicked the first ball of the World Cup Games wearing one of Miguel’s full-body exoskeletons.The exoskeleton was connected to brain signal sensors in the man’s cap. By thinking about kicking, he sentsignals to a computer on his back. The computer then translated the signal into an exoskeleton-aided kick. Such designs may become common as scientists keep merging mind and machine.8.Which can best describe the tone of paragraph 1?A. Narrative and serious.B. Persuasive and critical.C. Informative and objective.D. Descriptive and imaginative.9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Reason of the experiment.B. Results of the experiment.C. Process of the experiment.D. Significance of the experiment.10. Why is Dr. Miguel’s exoskeleton special?A. It can be used on animals.B. It can move the whole body.C. It was supported by computers.D. It was connected directly to the brain.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Robotic suits may be widely used to help disabled people.B. Exoskeleton is more common thanHutchinson’s bionic arm.C.Scientific experiments are commonly carried out in football fields.D. Disabled athletes can now play football again with the help of computer.DThe herd of elephants moving north after leaving the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in Yunnan province has drawn widespread public attention, with tens of millions of people following its movement on TV programs and social media platforms.But this is not because it’s the first time wild Asian Elephants have wandered away from their habitat and headed northward, but for only this time the herd has traveled more than 400 kilometers as far as Kunming. Photographs, videos and stories of the herd’s movement have sparked widespread discussions even overseas.However, there is a need to go behind the “cute photos” and the seemingly “fantastic” event and identify the reasons why wild elephants are leaving their habitat, and find ways to establish harmonious human-animal relationship within habitats and the surrounding forests and human settlements. It is important to scientificallymark the limits of the habitats for elephants and other animals in Xishuangbanna and elsewhere in the country for ecological reasons as well.Planting trees is a key and fundamental step toward restoration of nature. Yet long-term investment and a more scientific approach are needed to maintain the remaining forests as well as to extend the forest cover and strengthen conservation.Nevertheless, tree cover alone doesn’t mean a suitable habitat for all animals, for different species need different types of vegetation to survive and breed. The elephant herd in Yunnan is a reminder that we have to scientifically conserve the existing forests and turn them into suitable habitats for different species of animals and birds, which will ultimately benefit humans.More ambitious targets should be set to rebuild or improve the food chain, and measures taken to ensure forest resources help wildlife flourish, in order to establish a harmonious human-animal relationship.Forests around the globe are still shrinking, particularly those in tropical and developing countries. The next decade therefore will be extremely important for the world’s forests and wildlife, and China can play a leading role in saving them by better protecting its forests and expanding its forest cover.12. Why has the herd of elephants caused so much public interest?A. There exist heated discussions in the whole country even overseas.B. TV programs and social media platforms want to benefit from them.C. They are the first wild Asian Elephants to leave their natural habitat.D. The elephants has traveled a long distance and lived in harmony with humans.13. What can we infer from the third paragraph about the “fantastic” event?A. More research on the reasons behind the event is required.B. Scientists need to limit the habitats for elephants and other animals.C. People should find ways to have a good relationship with elephants.D. There’s an urgent demand for detailed information about the elephants.14. Which method is provided in the passage to restore nature?A. Expanding the coverage of forest.B. Getting the government’s policy support.C. Bringing up various ways to protect the forests.D. Offering more kinds of vegetation to all animals.15. What does this event of elephants leaving their habitats remind us to do?A. To set more goals to change the food chain.B. To be aware of the situation of the existing forests.C. To realize harmonious coexistence of human and nature.D. To reduce the destruction of the forests around the globe.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年湖北省武汉市武昌实验中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析
2020年湖北省武汉市武昌实验中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AProvincetown, Cape Cod RestaurantsAfter a day on the sands or exploring our charming town, enjoy local eats, from fresh seafood and lobster to authentic Italian. You’ll find many wonderful Provincetown, Cape Cod restaurants and cafes just steps away. Fanizzi’s RestaurantRight next door to our hotel, this award-winning local eatery is one of the finest Cape Cod restaurants. The menu highlights seafood, Italian, steaks, burgers, and fresh salads. Enjoy the Friday Fish Fry, Early Bird Specials, and Sunday Brunch, available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. all year long.539 Commercial Street 508-487-1964Napi’s RestaurantNapi’s serves dinner all year round and lunch from April to October. A cozy place located just off Commercial Street and overflowing with local art, this Cape Cod, Massachusetts classic specializes in everything from freshly caught seafood to Portuguese and Brazilian dishes to vegetarian items.7 Freeman Street 800-571-6274Mews RestaurantEnjoy views of Provincetown Harbor at this waterfront restaurant just steps from Surfside Hotel & Suites. Intercontinental dishes are served in the beach-level dining room, while upstairs you’ll find a casual American bistro. Summer months bring on a brunch menu, and dinner is served year-round.429 Commercial Street 508-487-1500The Red InnA favorite among our guests, The Red Inn is located on Provincetown’s picturesque waterfront which provides diners with the most gorgeous harbor views and spectacular sunsets. The Red Inn provides historic old world charm with new world pleasure. Their menu features the finest local seafood.15 Commercial Street 508-487-73341.Which restaurant offers a special breakfast for early risers?A.Fanizzi’s Restaurant.B.Napi’s Restaurant.C.Mews Restaurant.D.The Red Inn.2.What is special about The Red Inn?A.It exhibits the good local art.B.It is the finest local restaurant.C.It offers the best local seafood.D.It serves brunch all year round.3.What does the text mainly talk about?A.Accommodation.B.Life styles.C.Sightseeing.D.Dining.BPeople from Britain and Ireland first came to live in Australia in 1788. They brought different dialects (方言) of English with them. These different kinds of English began to mix and change. The newcomers soon began to speak with their own typical accent (口音) and vocabulary. More and more people came to Australia during the Gold Rush in the 19th and 20th centuries. Some came from Britain and Ireland; others came from non-English speaking countries. Australian English continued to grow and change.Australian English has also been influenced by American English. During the Second World War, there were many American soldiers staying in Australia. More importantly, American television shows and music have been popular in Australia since the 1950s.Australians use many words that other English speakers do not use. The famous Australian greeting, for example, is G’day! A native forest is called the bush and central Australia is called the outback. Many words were brought to Australia from Britain and Ireland. For example, mate means “friend”, and it is still used in Britain. Some of these words have changed in meaning. Some words have come from Australian original languages, many of which are names for animals, plants and places, like dingo and kangaroo.Australian spelling comes from British spelling. In words like organise and realise, -ise is the expected and taught spelling method. In words like colour, favourite, -ouris the normal, but nouns such as the Labor Party and Victor Harbor are spelled with -or. Program, on the other hand, is more common than programme.There are also differences in the definition (定义) of words Australians use in different parts of the country. For example, football means “rugby” in New South Wales and Queensland, but “Australian rules football" in everywhere else in Australia. In New South Wales, a swimming costume is called a cossie or swimmers, while in Queensland it is called togs and bathers in Victoria.4. What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about?A. Reasons why English is important.B. Different dialects of Australian English.C. Various aspects that Australian English has been influenced.D. Changes of the accent and vocabulary in English.5. According to the text, which of the following is spoken only by Australians?A. Mate.B. Outback.C. Program.D. Rugby.6. Which is the following can best describe Australian English?A. Confusing and interesting.B. Multicultural and creative.C. Crazy and boring.D. Unchangeable and mixed.7. What might be the best title for the text?A. The History of AustraliaB. The Birth of Australian EnglishC. The Development of Australian EnglishD Different Kinds of English Across the WorldCYou run into the grocery store to quickly pick up your item. You grab what you need and head to the front of the store. After quickly sizing up the check-out lines, you choose the one that looks fastest. You chose wrong. People getting in other lines long after you have already checked out and headed to the parking lot. Why does this seem to always happen to you?Well, as it turns out, it's just math that is working against you. A grocery store tries to have enough employees at the checkout lines to get all their customers through with minimum delay. But sometimes, like on a Sunday afternoon, they get super busy. Because most grocery stores don't have the physical space to add more checkout lines, their system becomes overburdened. Some small interruption — a price check, a particularly talkative customer — will have downstream effects, holding up the entire line behind them.If there are three lines at the store, these delays will happen randomly at different registers (收银台). Think about the probability. The chances of your line being that fastest one are only one in three, which means you have a two-thirds chance of not being in the fastest line. So it's not just in your mind: Another line is probably moving faster thanyours.Now, mathematicians have come up with a good solution, which they call queuing theory, to this problem: Just make all customers stand in one long snaking line, called a serpentine line, and serve each person at the frontwith the next available register. With three registers, this method is about three times faster on average than the more traditional approach. This is what they do at most banks, Trader Joe's, and some fast-food places. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won't unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow everyone down a little bit.8. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A. Queuing in a line.B. A shopping experience.C. A rush in the morning.D. Cutting in a line.9. According to the article, what may cause delays in checking out?A. The lack of employees in the grocery store.B. Some unexpected delays of certain customers.C. The increasing items bought by customers.D. A worsening shopping system of the store.10. What is the solution given by mathematicians?A. Employing more workers for checking out.B. Limiting the number of queuing people.C. Making only one line available.D. Always standing in the same line.11. What's the principle behind the queuing theory?A. To pursue the maximum benefit.B. To leave success or failure to luck.C. To avoid the minimum loss.D. To spread the risk equally among everyone.DScientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (麻省理工学院) have turned spider webs into music——creating an strange soundtrack that could help them better understand how the spiders output their complex creations and even how they communicate.The MIT team worked with Berlin-based artist Tomas Saraceno to take 2D (two-dimensional) laser (激光) scans of a spider web, which were linked together and made into a mathematical model that could recreate the web in 3Din VR (virtual reality). They also worked with MIT’s music department to create the virtual instrument.“Even though the web looks really random (随机)，there actually are a lot of inside structures and you canvisualize (可视化) them and you can look at them, but it’s really hard to grasp for the human imagination or human brain to understand all these structural details,” said MIT engineering professor Markus Buehler, who presented the work on Monday at a virtual meeting of the American Chemical Society.Listening to the music while moving through the VR spider web lets you see and hear these structural changes and gives a better idea of how spiders see the world, he told CNN. “Spiders use vibrations (振动) as a way to locate themselves, to communicate with other spiders and so the idea of thinking really like a spider would experience the world was something that was very important to us as spider material scientists,” Buehler said.Spiders are able to build their webs without shelves or supports, so having a better idea of how they work could lead to the development of advanced new 3D printing techniques. “The reason why I did that is I wanted to be able to get information really from the spider world, which is very weird and mysterious,” Buehler explained. In addition to the scientific value, Buehler said the webs are musically interesting and that you can hear the sounds the spider creates during construction. “It’s unusual and eerie and scary, but finally beautiful.” he described.12. What have MIT scientists done according to the passage?A. They have translated spider webs into sounds.B. They have made a mathematical model to produce webs.C. They have created a soundtrack to catch spiders.D. They have known how spiders communicate.13. What can we know about spider webs from paragraph 3?A. Their structures are beautiful and clear.B. Professor Markus Buehler knows them well.C. The American Chemical Society presents the result.D. They are complex for people to figure it out.14. In which field will the study be helpful?A. virtual realityB. printingC. paintingD. film-making15. What is the main idea of the passage?A. It tells us that the music created by spiders is scary.B. It shows how the researchers carry out the experiment.C. 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湖北省2020年高考英语模拟试题及答案（二）（试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）考生注意事项：1.答卷前，着生务必将自已的姓名、准考证号填写在答題卡上。
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第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分) （略）第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、BC和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AIn 2018 to which we've just said goodbye, we've seen excellent movies such as Black Panther, Crazy Rich Asians and A Star Is Born. In 2019 there will be returns to classic movie characters and stories. Here are movies not to miss.Spider-Man-.Far H0- July 5, USTom Holland, the actor of 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming, returns to play Peter Parker, a high school student who gains superpowers after being bitten by a spider(蜘蛛). When we see him again in theaters, Spider – Man will have a new red - and – black suit. The movie will take Peter on a global adventure outside of the US. According to Marved Studios President Kevin Feige, Spider - Man will try a return to his “normal" self; he will try to find his old powers on his new journey.Hobbs and Shaw, July 26,USTo most people the Fast and Furious series is all about crazy drivers racing in sports car. But in Hobbs and Shaw, humor is added to the action - packed thrills. The new film will hit US theaters on July 26. Famous English actor Jaso n Statham will star alongside Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock”, as Deckaid Shaw and Luke Hobbs respectively, as in their previous appearances in Fast and Furious 8. The action and chemistry really thrill their audience. But the new action scenes between an MI6 agent Hobbs and the killer Shaw will have to be good to beat their stand - off in the 2017 movie.The Lion King, July 19, USThis is a brand - new version of the classic children’s film. The story of wide - eyed young lion Simba still remains in hearts of world audiences even after 25 years. In this re-telling, Simba again begins the difficult journey to become the King of the Pride Lands，a vast African prairie(大草原).The favorite part of the story for many has always been the friendship between Simba, Timon and Punibaa. The last two sacrifice all they have to help Simba to become the king. How will the new movie re-imagine their famous relationship?1. Which movie will probably be most popular among children?A. Spider - Man: Far From Home.B. Hobbs and Shaw.C. Fast and Furious 8.D. The Lion King.2. What do the three movies have in common?A. The heroes have appeared in previous movies.B. They have the complex plot and humor style.C. They will be on in theaters in July worldwide.D. Famous actors and actresses act in the movies.3. What’s the writing purpose of the text?A. To ask for movie reviews.B. To make comments on the movies.C. To encourage readers to watch filmsD. To instruct readers to know styles of movie.BA simple project to help a family in need stopped Luke Mickelson in his tracks. In 2012, he and his family were inspired to build and donate a bunk bed, one bed on top of the other, after learning there were local children who slept on the floor. Shocked to discover how widespread this need was in his community, Mickelson founded Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit that builds and delivers beds to children in need.Born and raised in Idaho, Mickelson, now 41, had a thriving career. He coached his kids’ sports teams and fished in the nearby river. But when he met children who were sleeping on the floor, his peaceful life changed course.Using safety guidelines and his daughter’s bunk bed as a model, Mickelson started buying wood and supplies to build beds with his own money. He recruited friends and family members to help around the holiday. As word spread, interest and involvement from his and other communities flooded—along with Mickelson’s bunk bed output. “That first project, we built 11 bunk beds in my garage,” he said. “The next year, we did 15. Then it doubled every year. In 2017, we built 612 bunk beds.”With the motto “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town”, the nonprofit and its more than 65 branches have built and delivered more than 1,500 free beds to children across America. But along with the rapid growth, Mickelson was faced with a tough choice: advancing his career or his nonprofit. He chose the latter and went from making “great money to zero money”. He’s never looked back. “I found that the need I have isn’t financial,” he said. “The need I have is seeing the joy on kids’ faces, knowing that I can make a difference.”4. Why did Mickelson set up Sleep in Heavenly Peace?A. To help the poor children.B. To make a big fortune.C. To inspire his community.D. To get more donations.5. What do we know about Luke Mickelson?A. He had his own fish farm.B. He changed his career from time to time.C. He used to sleep on the floor when he was a kid.D. He originally had a relaxing and pleasant life.6. How did other peop le react to Mickelson’s project?A. They showed little interest in it.B. They were supportive and involved in it.C. They were doubtful about the safety of the bunk bed.D. They volunteered to buy beds with their own money.7. What is Mickelson’s attitude to the nonprofit?A. AmbiguousB. Defensive.C. Cautious.D. Positive.CLearning how to face silence in conversation is an important skill especially when working across cultures.In international negotiations, experienced negotiator (谈判者) stay silent and impassive on purpose because that will make others feel uncomfortable and possibly make compromises without having to do anything. Americans especially can’t stand silence, so they often are the first to break the silence and sometimes might be at a disadvantage in negotiations.So what’s the best response? Set your jaw and wait it out. Don’t offer a compromise just because theyare not speaking. If you have to say something, ask a direct question, such as “What’s your initial reaction to that offer?” Once a silence is getting into 45 seconds you could say, “Let’s come back to that in a minute and go on with the next part of our negotiation.”In presentations, silence can be far more effective than dramatic passion (热情). Before starting, look at the audie nce and be silent for a moment because that says, “I’m in control. I know what I’m doing. I’m confident.”A classic example was when Apple co-founder Steve Jobs launched the first iPhone. He introduced with many pauses so that you didn’t miss his key point s. Because silence makes us nervous, our natural reaction is that we’d better pay attention, there’s something going on here.Equally, when giving a speech to staff or trainees, pauses count-especially if there are negatives. If you keep talking you’re spoon feeding. Give people a moment of silence to get beyond the emotional response and to start thinking consciously and processing.Silence can be an inward-focused thoughtful activity or an outward stillness where you give yourself the time to watch and think and listen to the world around you. Having observed the use of silence in Finland and also among the Blackfeet Nation, a North American Indian tribe in northern Montana in the US, we can see benefits far beyond wheeling and dealing.Silence can be a very powerful point for understanding ourselves, understanding others, for developing better common understanding and more productive outcomes and that applies to business, politics, education, law, medicine, every area of human life.8. What is most likely to be Americans idea?A. Speaking less gives the upper handB. The shorter talking gaps are, the better.C. A silent man is the best one to listen toD. Speak out what you have in your mind.9. What is the purpose of the example of Steve Jobs?A. To show the wisdom of Steve Jobs.B. To explain silence can be more effective.C. To introduce how to make a presentation.D. To prove silence can ease one’s nervousness.10. What is the meaning of the underlined words “spoon feeding” in Paragraph 6?A. Supporting some person with any selfless help.B. Feeding somebody patiently with a small spoon.C. Giving others some new ideas to think over carefully.D. Using a way that discourages independent thought.11. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Silence is the best defense.B. Silence in negotiations is of great help.C. Learning the skills about silence is important.D. Silence has different meanings in difficult culture.DBritish people work some of the longest hours in Europe, but are among the least productive. Now some companies are shortening the working week to increase efficiency, health and happiness.Rich Leigh has introduced a four-day week at his PR company. In fact, his entire company has Friday off, because his firm has adopted a four-day week. It is one of a handful of UK businesses that now operate like this: staff still get paid their previous five-day salary, but they work a day less. The company found that they achieved just as much—and there were even sighs of growth. “The key to the scheme’s success,” Leigh says, “is how happy our employees now are.”The average British worker takes only a 34 minute lunch break and works 10 hours overtime each week (more often than not this is unpaid). Yet UK productivity falls seriously behind their European neighbors, who tend to work fewer hours.British working practices have caused loss and damage to the nation’s health and happiness. More than half a million workers in the UK were signed off with work-related stress or anxiety last year. Moreover, the work landscape itself is changing. Automation and AI will have a significant impact on the labor market, where unsteady work becomes more common.Britain is the only EU member that allows workers to ignore the EU working time limit and work longer ho urs. For campaigners, now is the time for a change. O’Grady, an advocate, argues that where businesses have increased their profits as a result of automation, success should be shared with workers in the form of reduced hours. “It’s time to share the benef its from new technology, not allowing those at the top to grab them for themselves.” she says.12. We can learn from the passage that ________.A. British people are the least productive in the worldB. Most companies in Britain have conducted a four-day weekC. PR company has witnessed a rise in employees’ happinessD. British people work longer and get more payment than other countries13. Which is the proper description of British working practices?A. The working time of British workers is within the EU limit.B. In terms of productivity, Britain is beaten by the United States.C. Profits gained from new technology are on the decrease.D. Automation and AI are likely to cause an instable work market.14. Which can be inferred from O’Grady’ s words in the last paragraph?A. It’s time for employers to share the increased profits created by automation.B. Workers should benefit from automation in the form of less working hours.C. New technology should belong to both businesses and workers.D. Businesses can’t make more profits without new technology.15. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?A. To introduce some British firms’ switch to a four-day working week.B. To explain the reasons why British workers suffer stress and anxiety.C. To appeal for more reasonable working conditions.D. To present the current productivity problem in Britain.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。